2018 Dodge Grand Caravan seats problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan — 5% 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
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver's side headrest had deployed without impact. The local dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Sep 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 24 | 10% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 56 | 20% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 44 | 9% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 5 | 3% |
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.