2018 Dodge Grand Caravan structure problems

59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan — 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Structure complaints

22%

share of all complaints

49,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Passenger side sliding door can't be unlocked manually or by the fob, will not open by the handle inside or out. Passengers are unable to exit vehicle through passenger sliding door.”
filed Sep 14, 2025
“Our driver side back sliding door door has seized and will not open. This looks to be a common issue with the grand caravan. The lock is stuck in an in between state and will not open automatically or manually. This is a safety hazard for back passengers.”
filed Aug 28, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

"Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension XV1 The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● The door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing…
23-003-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2025
FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-22-23 - 2017 - 2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country/ 2013 - 2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion - Complete Hood Panel Warranty Claim…
93019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2023
Warranty Bulletin D-22-17 - 2017 - 2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country/ 2013 - 2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion - Complete Hood Panel Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. B)
93005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2023