Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 471 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V234000 Vent Window Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V291000 Air bag Deployment Software/FMVSS 208, 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V283000 Side Airbags may Deploy on the Incorrect Side NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 256 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Unknown or Other 58 complaints
- Seats 44 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 39 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
Of the 471 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 471 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With 471 owner complaints and 4 recalls, the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan shows average reliability. The electrical system attracts most complaints, suggesting potential frequent issues. However, recall data mainly concerns the electrical system and airbags, indicating these are prominent areas of concern. The lack of widespread complaints beyond these areas limits more definitive assessments.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 60,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating switches
- Stalling engine
- Airbag warning lights
- Window operation issues
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.