Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 270 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 #20V278000 Fuel Pump Gasket Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V523000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 92 complaints
- Unknown or Other 65 complaints
- Structure 59 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 15 complaints
Of the 270 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 270 complaints, owners report 14 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan receives a below-average rating due to frequent electrical system issues and its involvement in multiple recalls affecting critical systems like brakes and gas leaks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | very common |
| brake calipers | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| powertrain control module | 60,000–90,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 40,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Poor braking performance
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Erratic engine behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.