2013 Dodge Caravan problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2013 Dodge Caravan is among the quieter years of the Caravan on NHTSA's books: 34 complaints (85% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 47% of all reports (16 of 34), far ahead of other at 5.
34
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2013 compare to other Caravan years?
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Caravan problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 47% | ▼ down |
| Other | 5 | 15% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WE HAVE WAITED FOR OVER A YEAR FOR THE REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH TO BE REPLACED PER P25/NHTSA 14V-234 RECALL NOTICE. OUR DEALER HAS TOLD US THAT THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF PARTS AND THEY WOULD PUT US ON A WAITING LIST. WE HAVE NOW RECEIVED OUR 4TH RECALL NOTICE AND STILL NO REPAIR. OUR DEALER IS…”
“THE FLOOR MADE OF THIN PLASTIC COVER THE COMPARTMENT HIDE THE SEATS BROKEN IF YOU STEP INSIDE MADE A A HOLE RIGHT MEDILE SEAT , DOOR SAFTY LOCKER IT LOCKED DOWN AFTER YOU DRIVE ?? MOST DODGE CARAVAN I TRIED. SINCE 1996 THE TRANSMITION UNTILE NOW STOP SHIFTTING. CONTROL BY THE COMPUTER IT. START…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…”
“WHILE IN MOTION THE TRANSMISSION GIVES A GRINDING NOISE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DID A $1600 REPAIR, WHEN THE TRANS SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, AND A $500 REPAIR, NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN.”
“THIS PAST FRIDAY THE 22ND I WAS INVOLVE IN A ACCIDENT, IT WAS A BIG IMPACT FRONT DRIVER FENDER ,NONE OF THE AIR BAG WORKS ,MY WIFE GOT HURT IN THE HEAD ,NECK AND LEFT HAND WE WAS LEAVING GAS STATION GETTING TO THE ROAND WHEN CAR STRUCK MI MINIVAN...”
2013 Dodge Caravan — common questions
Is the 2013 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 34 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Caravan year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2013 Caravan problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), other (5 complaints), engine (2 complaints).
Does the 2013 Dodge Caravan have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Caravan.
Which Dodge Caravan years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Caravan years to avoid are 1996, 1993, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1994, 1991, 1999, 2005, 1995, 2000, 2008. The cleanest record among Caravan years belongs to 2019.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.