2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 54% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “vent window” (7% of reports).
- 255electrical system complaints
- 89,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Vent window: mentioned in 18 of 255 complaints (7%)
- Sliding door: mentioned in 13 of 255 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 255 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 4 | 20% | 48,375 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 58 | 24% | 49,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 92 | 34% | 49,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 144 | 35% | 65,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 314 | 31% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% | 58,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 128 | 36% | 41,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 255 | 54% | 89,500 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 337 | 58% | 100,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 332 | 63% | 84,508 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 549 | 63% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 334 | 61% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 815 | 63% | 85,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 30 | 16% | 67,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 38 | 13% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 259 | 26% | 74,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 13 | 11% | 99,680 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 32 | 15% | 84,925 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 38 | 13% | 65,680 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 37 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 34 | 8% | 86,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 62 | 14% | 89,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 79 | 14% | 103,700 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 104 | 18% | 106,500 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 197 | 17% | 98,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Air bags; electrical system
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown
While driving down the road the van just shut down in the middle of the road as other cars are going by honking the horn and coming close to hitting us with children in the van and no way to get off the road without the engine running. We gave contacted dodge in dallas GA they confirmed a recall…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. No warning lights…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Grand Caravans have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 255 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan (54% of the 471 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “vent window”, in 18 of 255 complaints, followed by “sliding door” (13).
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