4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,418 miles

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problem #12

Nov 242022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Transmission leak leading to transmission needing to be rebuilt

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #11

Feb 242023

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Check engine light came on. Vehicle would shake and have trouble accelerating when I put my foot on the gas pedal, it was worse if gone above 45 MPH. Vehicle was sent to mechanic for diagnosis and repair. P0302 code was read for #2 fuel cylinder misfire. PCV valve, Coil pack, All spark plugs, & Fuel injector were replaced. Check engine light is still on. Vehicle cannot be operated under mechanics safety recommendation. There is still a cylinder 2 misfire. Car can stall at anytime if operated. Dodge dealership have been notified and said there are no recalls. Warranty only covers up to 60,000 for power train issues. I-€™ve called another shop as well for a 3rd opinion, the engine has been failing in many vehicles with the same code.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #10

Feb 192022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Transmission just stopped on the freeway... No warning or lights came on.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 012021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Stalls out randomly rear caliper keeps failing and leaking break fluid transmission will not shift properly up or down shifting which makes had to stop everything the the recalls for USA model has this Canada model has going right with

- Augusta , ME, USA

problem #8

Jul 302021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
I have a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan I bought used from a CDJR dealer. I went on a 2,500-mile road trip in July 2021. The engine began running rough for about the last 500 miles. When we got home there was about 63,000 miles on the vehicle. I took it to a local mechanic at home in August and he said I had bad fuel so he put in a fuel treatment and had me fill up with premium fuel one to two times. This seemed to help only marginally. A month later I took the van to another mechanic and he determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #2. He performed a relative compression test and said the engine will need to be disassembled and inspected. He called a local dealer and found the warranty was 5 years/60,000 miles. He suggested I call my dealer because this shouldn't be happening even outside of the warranty. I did. They offered no solutions. Very frustrating.

- Winfield, IL, USA

problem #7

Jun 012021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
We have a 2018 dodge caravan with 69,000 miles on it - the check engine light showed a misfire on cylinder 5, after taking it to multiple mechanics they all have told us its an issue with the head gasket or possibly needs a new engine. This should not be happening with such a new vehicle with so few miles on it. after doing some research I have learned this is a common problem with this year, make and model.

- Spooner, WI, USA

problem #6

Mar 172021

Grand Caravan

  • 79,000 miles
I was driving up a busy intersection and my 2018 Dodge Caravan stopped randomly in on going and on coming traffic and I couldn't start it. I have had the car for 8 months and I keep up with maintenance. My family was afraid because cars were driving up fast behind us in a narrow two way street.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #5

Jan 212021

Grand Caravan

  • 87,000 miles
Power train control module causes car to idle rough and almost stall. Problem happens in park and drive as well when the vehicle is in motion. I have seen there has been a recall on my particular van for this part as well.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #4

Mar 112020

Grand Caravan

  • 47,050 miles
On the filler neck, when I put the fuel nozzle in to fill up my van the filler neck is loose. I have owned many vehicles and have never run into this problem. On the power train, when climbing a hill it slows down and I go to give it gas and it boggs down, like sputters. It makes like a cluncking in the back of the van. Also the hood has come up on me 3 times. This last time I took it to the dealer they did not check it out. I was going down the road and the latch popped loose and made the hood come up. I was going about 45 miles an hour.

- Huntingtown, MD, USA

problem #3

Nov 142020

Grand Caravan

  • 59,970 miles
Motor knocking, lifter failed causing major motor damage. No warning lights less than 60,000 miles on motor with regular service.

- Carnesville, GA, USA

problem #2

May 252020

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • 49,000 miles
Bought the van in December of 2019. A few months ago I noticed that the van wasn't accelerating/shifting when going up hills. It delayed started one night and I had to shift if off and restart it. My front A/C stopped working and kicks on randomly. The doors don't automatically lock until a few minutes after being put into drive. Back right door doesn't lock. Recently took it to my mechanic and was informed that there is burnt wiring and possible plugged cad. Converter.

- Los Lunas, NM, USA

problem #1

Dec 192019

Grand Caravan

  • 43,000 miles
Engine stalls without warning when gas gauge gets to 1/4 of tank. It has happened when going 70 mph on highway, in stop and go traffic on highway, going slow speeds on a residential street, or at a stop sign. Loose power steering and power brakes. Have to come to complete stop, put it in park, and restart it. No warning, no engine misfires, just abrupt sudden stop. The only common thing is the level of gasoline in the van. As long as it is filled before it gets to 1/4 tank, it doesn't have problems. Took to dealer who could not duplicate problem (had more gas in it) and they said there were no codes. They would not perform diagnostic tests on all systems. Asked them to test power control module since same problem was subject to recall of other 2018 Dodge Caravan under recall no. U87 for Chrysler and NHTSA campaign id 18V524000, but they would not, even though vehicle was still under the warranty provided as a certified used vehicle.

- Spring, TX, USA