2013 Dodge CARAVAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Dodge CARAVAN has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge caravan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufactu. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 crash report 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

15 complaints

44%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU
• I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A REAR WINDOW SWITCH. IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL WORKINGS OF THE WINDOWS. I HAVE CONTACTED A DEALER FOR THIS, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REMOVED THE FAULTY PART. (ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO). THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT PART FROM CHRYSLER AS OF YET. THE
• DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 CREW PURCHASED FROM DEALER USED IN 10/2014. UPON FIRST SERVICE VISIT TO SAME DEALERSHIP AS KEYS WERE HANDED OVER, OWNER INFORMED OF POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH 3RD ROW SEAT WINDOWS, AND DEALER WAS INFORMED BY MANUFACTURE TO DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE DUE TO POSSIBLE S

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

15%

• RECALL P25/NHTSA 14V-234 TO REPAIR A DEFAULT IN REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH WAS TO BE REPLACED. HE DEALERSHIP HAS REMOVED THE DEFECTED PART, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RELEASED THE CORRECT COLORED LIGHT PART. I KEEP BEING TOLD THAT THEY GREEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT IS STILL ON BACKOR
• RECALL ON REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH. RECALL SAYS 30 MINUTE JOB, BUT ALL OF THE DEALERS IN MY AREA SAY WE HAVE TO LEAVE IT FOR ONE WEEK. WAY TOO LONG FOR 30 MINUTE JOB. DODGE WON'T SEND ME THE SWITCH GOT 2ND RECALL NOTICE TODAY.
• THE FLOOR MADE OF THIN PLASTIC COVER THE COMPARTMENT HIDE THE SEATS BROKEN IF YOU STEP INSIDE MADE A A HOLE RIGHT MEDILE SEAT , DOOR SAFTY LOCKER IT LOCKED DOWN AFTER YOU DRIVE ?? MOST DODGE CARAVAN I TRIED. SINCE 1996 THE TRANSMITION UNTILE NOW STOP SHIFTTING. CONTROL BY THE COMPUTER IT. STAR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“RECALL P25/NHTSA 14V-234 TO REPAIR A DEFAULT IN REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH WAS TO BE REPLACED. HE DEALERSHIP HAS REMOVED THE DEFECTED PART, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RELEASED THE CORRECT COLORED LIGHT PART. I KEEP BEING TOLD THAT THEY GREEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT IS STILL ON BACKOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

• WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOOD OR SLOW MOVING POSITION, THE VAN ACCELERATES AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING THE TIRES TO SPIN. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. IT IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IN THE SNOW AND ICE. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOOD OR SLOW MOVING POSITION, THE VAN ACCELERATES AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING THE TIRES TO SPIN. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. IT IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IN THE SNOW AND ICE. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

• MANUALLY OPERATED SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. HOWEVER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE DOOR WILL OPEN ON ITS OWN. ONLY THE SAFETY LATCH KEEPS THE DOOR FROM OPENING ALL THE WAY. I CALLED DETROIT (800-423-6343 REP KAREN) AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. SHE HAD ME CALL TH
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR SEIZED AND REMAINED STUCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR, "UNLOCK DOOR TO OPEN" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MANUALLY OPERATED SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. HOWEVER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE DOOR WILL OPEN ON ITS OWN. ONLY THE SAFETY LATCH KEEPS THE DOOR FROM OPENING ALL THE WAY. I CALLED DETROIT (800-423-6343 REP KAREN) AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. SHE HAD ME CALL TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

• RIDING ON A HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 55-65MPH, THE ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHED AND BEEPED. THE LIGHT WAS A RED LIGHTENING BOLT WITH LINES ON EITHER SIDE. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AROUND ME, I WAS CRUISING AND OUT OF NO WHERE FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THESE LIGHTS CAME ON.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE HOWEVER 4 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“RIDING ON A HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 55-65MPH, THE ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHED AND BEEPED. THE LIGHT WAS A RED LIGHTENING BOLT WITH LINES ON EITHER SIDE. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AROUND ME, I WAS CRUISING AND OUT OF NO WHERE FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THESE LIGHTS CAME ON.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 34 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: RECALL P25/NHTSA 14V-234 TO REPAIR A DEFAULT IN REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH WAS TO BE REPLACED. HE DEALERSHIP HAS REMOVED THE DEFECTED PART, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RELEASED THE CORRECT COLORED LIGHT PART. I KEEP BEING TOLD THAT THEY GREEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT IS STILL ON BACKOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOOD OR SLOW MOVING POSITION, THE VAN ACCELERATES AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING THE TIRES TO SPIN. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. IT IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IN THE SNOW AND ICE. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: MANUALLY OPERATED SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. HOWEVER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE DOOR WILL OPEN ON ITS OWN. ONLY THE SAFETY LATCH KEEPS THE DOOR FROM OPENING ALL THE WAY. I CALLED DETROIT (800-423-6343 REP KAREN) AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. SHE HAD ME CALL TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)