2018 Dodge Grand Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly slowed down and then abruptly stopped. The contact stated that it felt as if a part had fallen from the bottom of the vehicle. While attempting to drive off, the…”
filed Aug 26, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger’s side door was inoperable. The contact stated that the door failed to function properly, and the contact had to manually close the rear passenger’s door…”
filed Mar 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 27 | 7% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 16 | 1% |
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.