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Dodge Grand Caravan 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

271Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System92 complaints

92 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V524000.

Unknown Or Other66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V523000.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V278000.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V523000Reported August 9, 2018 - 154,335 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 154,335 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

20V278000Reported May 15, 2020 - 122 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 122 vehicles across all affected models.

25V876000Reported December 17, 2025 - 86 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 86 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20186
201915
202037
202142
202239
202354
202435
202533
202610
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.