2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (40% of reports).
- 92electrical system complaints
- 49,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 37 of 92 complaints (40%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 15 of 92 complaints (16%)
- Stuck lock: mentioned in 10 of 92 complaints (11%)
- Locked position: mentioned in 10 of 92 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 92 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 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 (1)
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was forced to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle may not start…
The Component that keeps failing on these vehicles is the Actuator for the sliding doors. When it comes to safety, this could be a huge problem in case of an accident or any time thereâs a ârushâ to get out of the vehicle. Especially having 3+ kids having to climb in and out. The problem has…
â¢vehicle stalls when slowing down in traffic and cut off on freeway â¢happens while driving at low speed â¢vehicle restarts immediately after stalling â¢0â10 mph (coming to stop) â¢slowing from traffic speed â¢check engine light appeared â¢code P0128 was detected Vehicle stalled while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Dodge Grand Caravans have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan (34% of the 271 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 49,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 37 of 92 complaints, followed by “key fob” (15).
Other 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Structure problems (59)
See all 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or electrical system problems across all Grand Caravan years.