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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic, and 8 consumer complaints received since 2018.
The component named most often is unknown or other: 222.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 123.9 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 23.1 per 1,000 for the Dodge Grand Caravan line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 299.5 complaints per model year across the 35 Dodge Grand Caravan model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (6); the most recent in the file is dated 12 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 25V876000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:Reported 17 Dec 2025 · 86 units
Defect, as filed: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Filed by Rollx Vans.
Defect, as filed: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Filed by Vantage Mobility International, LLC; components: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly.
- 18V523000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERReported 9 Aug 2018 · 154,335 units
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U86).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U87).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Grand Caravan line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 222.2 | 23.1 | 123.9 |
| Traction Control System | 111.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Structure | 111.1 | 41.6 | 48.9 |
| Seats | 111.1 | 9 | 9.9 |
| Suspension | 111.1 | 25.5 | 37.1 |
| Steering | 111.1 | 45.2 | 109 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 222.2 | 23.1 | 123.9 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 111.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Structure | 1 | 111.1 | 41.6 | 48.9 |
| Seats | 1 | 111.1 | 9 | 9.9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 111.1 | 25.5 | 37.1 |
| Steering | 1 | 111.1 | 45.2 | 109 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 111.1 | 102.8 | 27.2 |
| Power Train | 1 | 111.1 | 82.9 | 77.8 |
8 unique complaints, 9 component mentions; 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | Preliminary evaluation | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment | seats | 9 Sep 2019 | 25 Feb 2026 | — |
Other Dodge Grand Caravan model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 10 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 24 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | 55 | — |
| 1991 | 6 | 128 | 5,342,748 |
| 1992 | 6 | 255 | 4,460,559 |
| 1993 | 7 | 288 | 6,083,572 |
| 1994 | 4 | 199 | 2,734,103 |
| 1995 | 1 | 108 | 736,824 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1,156 | 3,861,190 |
| 1997 | 5 | 581 | 2,864,518 |
| 1998 | 4 | 556 | 3,619,765 |
| 1999 | 3 | 431 | 2,119,979 |
| 2000 | 5 | 435 | 2,157,714 |
| 2001 | 3 | 298 | 283,261 |
| 2002 | 5 | 283 | 1,091,352 |
| 2003 | 2 | 217 | 684,674 |
| 2004 | 1 | 112 | 681,000 |
| 2005 | 5 | 982 | 580,965 |
| 2006 | 3 | 274 | 577,752 |
| 2007 | 2 | 172 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,254 | 2,641,877 |
| 2009 | 7 | 503 | 2,049,431 |
| 2010 | 6 | 730 | 2,488,715 |
| 2011 | 4 | 421 | 865,074 |
| 2012 | 6 | 357 | 855,405 |
| 2013 | 4 | 258 | 869,291 |
| 2014 | 5 | 174 | 717,208 |
| 2015 | 4 | 57 | 88,359 |
| 2016 | 6 | 128 | 90,021 |
| 2017 | 3 | 23 | 12,987 |
| 2018 | 4 | 8 | 167,322 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 184,897 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 86 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Grand Caravan model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V876000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Dec 2025 and concerns equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:. Across all model years the Dodge Grand Caravan line has 67 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan complain about most?
Unknown or Other: 2 of 9 component mentions (222.2 per 1,000). Next is traction control system with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.