Is the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN reliable?

The 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN has 656 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (254 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (72 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (60 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:. Contact any Dodge dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to charge a 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN?

The 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN has an EPA rating of 20 MPGe. At the current US average residential electricity rate, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $3842. State rates vary significantly — see the interactive calculator on this page.

How much does it cost to insure a 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN is approximately $1,781/year (ev-mainstream class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Does the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN qualify for tax credits?

The federal EV tax credit (Section 30D) expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. If purchased before that date, the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN may still qualify on the 2025 tax return. State-level incentives remain active in 13+ states — see the incentives section on this page for details.

2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN has 656 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 531. The most common issue is electrical problems (39% of all complaints), specifically: i purchased this auto on 8/12/2013. according to the dodge website the car has an outstanding recall on it (safety recall n44 / nhtsa 13v-283 reprogram occupant restraint control module). i specifically asked the dealer when i bought the car if there were any recalls on it and was told "no." . There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 18 crash reports 28 injuries

656

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

254 complaints

39%

• I PURCHASED THIS AUTO ON 8/12/2013. ACCORDING TO THE DODGE WEBSITE THE CAR HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL ON IT (SAFETY RECALL N44 / NHTSA 13V-283 REPROGRAM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE). I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE DEALER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON IT AND WAS TOLD "NO."
• 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS WILL RANDOMLY SHUT AFTER BEING OPENED AND REACHING THE FULL OPEN POSITION. VIDEO DEMONSTRATION WILL BE POSTED SOON ON YOUTUBE WITH THE PREVIOUS SENTENCE AS SEARCH TITLE. OCCURS WHEN ANY BUTTON IN THE CAR, REMOTE, OR MANUAL HANDLE IS USED TO ACTIVATE A
• 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS STILL IN THE OFF POSITION. ANY TIME THE DASH LIGHTS WERE ON, MANY DRIVERS ASSUMED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON TOO. HO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“I PURCHASED THIS AUTO ON 8/12/2013. ACCORDING TO THE DODGE WEBSITE THE CAR HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL ON IT (SAFETY RECALL N44 / NHTSA 13V-283 REPROGRAM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE). I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE DEALER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON IT AND WAS TOLD "NO." ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

Based on 360 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 87K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

112

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Earlier than typicalmedian 13K mi · 11 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

Earlier than typicalmedian 51K mi · 10 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

Earlier than typicalmedian 15K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 97K mi · 50 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

In line with typicalmedian 87K mi · 34 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 74K mi · 29 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM07/05/2014

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local electricity price)

Per year

$3,807

Per month

$317

Per mile

31.7¢

kWh/mi

1.69

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,781

Full coverage / month

$148

Liability only / year

$665

vs US avg

+6%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1781

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2013 GRAND CARAVAN, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

EV Incentives for 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000

Clean Cars 4 All

ColoradoUp to $5,000

Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit

ConnecticutUp to $4,250

CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)

DelawareUp to $2,500

Clean Vehicle Rebate

IllinoisUp to $4,000

Illinois EV Rebate Program

MarylandUp to $3,000

Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

MassachusettsUp to $3,500

MOR-EV

New JerseyUp to $4,000

Charge Up New Jersey

New YorkUp to $2,000

Drive Clean Rebate

OregonUp to $7,500

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate

PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

Rhode IslandUp to $2,500

DRIVEEV

TexasUp to $2,500

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive

VermontUp to $5,000

Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles

See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 656 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: I PURCHASED THIS AUTO ON 8/12/2013. ACCORDING TO THE DODGE WEBSITE THE CAR HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL ON IT (SAFETY RECALL N44 / NHTSA 13V-283 REPROGRAM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE). I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE DEALER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON IT AND WAS TOLD "NO."
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: AT TIMES WHEN YOU TURN THE AIR ON HOT AIR COMES OUT OR WHEN YOU TURN THE HEAT ON COLD AIR WILL COME ON EVEN AFTER TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON OR SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF.THE SUSPENSION RATTLES A LOT WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AND IDLES ROUGH USUALLY WHEN IT IS COLD OUT OR RAINY BUT NOT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WAS DRIVING DOWN BUSY CITY EXPRESSWAY FRONTAGE ROAD AT APPROX 40 MPH. ACCELERATED AND PASSED THE SLOWER-MOVING VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME....UPON CLEARING THE VEHICLE I WAS PASSING, RELEASED MY FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO RETURN TO PRIOR PASS SPEED AND INSTEAD CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN AN OCCUPANT WAS PRESENT IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SENOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION UNLESS THE OCCUP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)