2013 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
48,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 30 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 23.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 15; Unknown Or Other: 5; Air Bags: 2; Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
2015: 14; 2016: 6; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 5
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10681467 · 2015-02-05 (February 5, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10681467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10682721 · 2015-02-11 (February 11, 2015)
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A REAR WINDOW SWITCH. IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL WORKINGS OF THE WINDOWS. I HAVE CONTACTED A DEALER FOR THIS, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REMOVED THE FAULTY PART. (ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO). THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT PART FROM CHRYSLER AS OF YET. THE TIME FRAME IS NOT REASONABLE, AS I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST A YEAR FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10682721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10789441 · 2015-11-09 (November 9, 2015)
THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE RANDOMLY WORKING AND NOT WORKING ON BOTH SIDES. ONE MINUTE BOTH THE BRAKE AND TURN LIGHT WORKS, THE NEXT ONE OR ANOTHER OR BOTH DON'T WORK. THEY ARE LED MODULES THAT REQUIRE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY BE REPLACED. THE VAN ONLY HAS 49,700 MILES ON IT. TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY AND THE WIRE HARNESS COSTS $700 PLUS LABOR EACH SIDE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP (NOT DODGE) CONFIRMED THAT IT IS THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND NOT A COMPUTER MODULE OR SWITCH. THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND THE REVERSE LAMPS WORK PERFECTLY. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10789441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11161145 · 2018-12-13 (December 13, 2018)
VEHICLE ENGINE STOPS ABRUPTLY, RANDOMLY, AND UNEXPECTEDLY DURING DRIVING, SOMETIMES ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN MOTION ON AN ALMOST DAILY BASIS. THE COMPONENT THAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN AND HAS BEEN TROUBLESHOOTED BY CHRYSLER DODGE MECHANICS.THE PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE DRIVER LOSES CONTROL OF STEERING, BRAKING, ACCELERATION, AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DURING EVERY OCCURRENCE OF THIS FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 167,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11161145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10991647 · 2017-05-25 (May 25, 2017)
THE VEHICLE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES, 3 WHEN TURNING RIGHT, IT JUST STALLS, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. ONCE I PUT IT INTO PARK AND RESTART IT, IT GOES JUST FINE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO FIND OR FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AS IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION AND DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10991647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11023835 · 2017-09-17 (September 17, 2017)
WHILE IN MOTION THE TRANSMISSION GIVES A GRINDING NOISE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DID A $1600 REPAIR, WHEN THE TRANS SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, AND A $500 REPAIR, NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11023835 at NHTSA ↗