Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
219 serious complaints of 470, the most about engine (70) and fuel system (39); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 60-65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer; however, no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2023
“The engine stops at any time. It may restart quickly or it may take a couple of hours to start. I had my fuel pump relay replaced, but it continues to stop when ever it wants. the fuel pump stops and then I run out of gas.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Mar 2023
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
470 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
Every Grand Caravan year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2013 Grand Caravan trims
| Crew | R/T | SE | SXT |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 20 | Power train (8) | — |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 46 | Power train (13) | — |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 270 | Electrical system (92) | — |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 414 | Electrical system (144) | — |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 1159 | Electrical system (354) | — |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 281 | Power train (77) | — |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 358 | Electrical system (128) | — |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 470 | Electrical system (255) | — |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 583 | Electrical system (336) | — |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 530 | Electrical system (332) | — |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl 3.8L 6-cyl 4.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 1041 | Electrical system (628) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dodge Grand Caravan MV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Later Release | 4 | No | No | 1 | 46 |
| 2019 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD Early Release | 4 | No | No | 4 | 243 |
| 2018 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 270 |
| 2017 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 414 |
| 2016 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 9 | 1159 |
| 2015 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 281 |
| 2014 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 358 |
| 2013 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 470 |
| 2012 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 583 |
| 2011 | Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 530 |
| 2010 | Dodge Grand Caravan w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 1041 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2019 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2018 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2017 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2016 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2015 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2014 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2013 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2012 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2011 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2010 | Grand Caravan | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
18–20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.