2013 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 19th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (15 complaints, 50%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 50% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 17% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 475,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 41,712 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 49,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Dodge Caravan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Dodge Caravan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Foot gas pedal is locked in one speed.at engine rpm of 1200. Rpm drops to 500 when stepped on brake pedal. I .had to pull over and have it towed.. No response using gas pedal.
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…
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…
Takata recall i'm not sure if my air bags have been made by this manufacturer but last week the passenger air bag light popped on and we have not been in any accidents lately i'm worried that this is a safety issue have not received anything interesting he mail about a recall but i am worried that…
The fuel relay failed and the only way to replace it is to replace the entire fuse circuit board ( tipms ) , as it is soldered into the board , so instead of costing $8 for a relay it will cost $1500 to $2000 according to dealer quotes
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2012 Caravan · 2014 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Caravan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.