2013 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Dodge Caravan, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Riding on a highway going about 55-65mph, the etc (electronic throttle control) warning light came on, flashed and beeped. The light was a red lightening bolt with lines on either side. There was no traffic around me, I was cruising and out of no where for no apparent reason, these lights came on. I realized the accelerator was not doing anything, I had lost power. I coasted into the next drive which was a church. I put the car in park, shut it off and restarted it. I have gone about 100 miles since that happened and haven't had any problems since. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955564, filed 2017-02, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016138Mar 20, 2025Starter - engine
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10176476May 20, 2020Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10162466May 3, 2019Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair. If replacing due to missing Spring Loaded Check Valve, a…
- 10144868Mar 31, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10148573Jan 7, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 19 | 22% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 26 | 15% |
| 2009 | 17 | 14% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 11 | 14% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Caravan
15 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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