2018 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Component that keeps failing on these vehicles is the Actuator for the sliding doors. When it comes to safety, this could be a huge problem in case of an accident or any time there’s a “rush” to get out of the vehicle. Especially having 3+ kids having to climb in and out. The problem has been…”
filed Apr 8, 2026
“•vehicle stalls when slowing down in traffic and cut off on freeway •happens while driving at low speed •vehicle restarts immediately after stalling •0–10 mph (coming to stop) •slowing from traffic speed •check engine light appeared •code P0128 was detected Vehicle stalled while driving and could…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
Related service bulletins
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 4 | 21% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 56 | 24% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 142 | 35% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 37 | 13% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 254 | 54% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 336 | 58% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 546 | 63% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 334 | 62% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 814 | 63% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.