2013 Dodge CARAVAN: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10690831 · 2015-02-26 (February 26, 2015)
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 CREW PURCHASED FROM DEALER USED IN 10/2014. UPON FIRST SERVICE VISIT TO SAME DEALERSHIP AS KEYS WERE HANDED OVER, OWNER INFORMED OF POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH 3RD ROW SEAT WINDOWS, AND DEALER WAS INFORMED BY MANUFACTURE TO DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE DUE TO POSSIBLE SHORT/FIRE. OWNER WAS NOT INFORMED UPON PURCHASE, NOR WAS THIS RECALL DOCUMENTED ON/IN PAPERWORK FROM DEALERSHIP. OWNER HAS CALLED DEALERSHIP X2 AND DODGE X1, SAME RESPONSE: THE MANUFACTURE CANNOT/HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE "FIX"! OWNER ALLEG…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10690831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10690937 · 2015-02-26 (February 26, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10690937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10691712 · 2015-03-03 (March 3, 2015)
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHRYSLER SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING 2013 DODGE CARAVAN STATING THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT IF EXPOSED TO LIQUID MOISTURE AND MAY CAUSE A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, OR DRIVER'S DOOR FIRE WITHOUT WARMING. I CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH. THIS OF COURSE DOES NOT ALLOW THE WINDOWS TO OPEN. IN FEBRUARY 2015, I CONTACTED MY DEALER ABOUT THE RECALL REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY DUE TO THE NEEDED PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10691712 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10692816 · 2015-03-08 (March 8, 2015)
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOOD OR SLOW MOVING POSITION, THE VAN ACCELERATES AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING THE TIRES TO SPIN. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. IT IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IN THE SNOW AND ICE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10692816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10693075 · 2015-03-09 (March 9, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS WERE ACTIVATED AND ONE LOW BEAM AND ONE HIGH BEAM ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON EVERY OCCASION THAT THE LOW BEAMS WERE ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. 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 FAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10693075 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10703549 · 2015-04-03 (April 3, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10703549 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.