2013 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the motor mounts and transmission. Five months later, the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle began driving roughly. The PCM update was completed by…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“The vehicle randomly and dangerously stalls while driving at various speeds and locations. The vehicle will not restart until battery is disconnected and then reconnected. It then starts right up and runs fine until the next episode of stalling. This has been addressed by NHTSA campaign # 19V813…”
filed Sep 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 41 | 17% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 58 | 14% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 82 | 8% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 80 | 22% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 118 | 20% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 41 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 117 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.