2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 7%of 472 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of the 472 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The following has happened to my car. The ahr headrest went off, and I wasn't in an accident. However, Dodge chrysler is not wanting to issue a recall since a person is not at risk for injury. However, cost to fix this headrest runs in the $500-$900 category. And it's a known issue. So why isn't Dodge chrysler acknowledging it? The 'active head restraint' (ahr) headrests found in certain chrysler vehicles and manufactured by grammer ag suffer from a defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349794, filed 2020-08, 71,000 miles“The air bag light turned on while sitting at a complete stop. I noticed that when I get up from the seat the light will go off and then back on again once I sit back down. I seemed to do it more when the car had been in direct sun light. Since the first time it came on the light is random and comes on and off at any given time. Dealer has been notified and service is scheduled for later this week.”
NHTSA complaint #10526312, filed 2013-07, 2,650 miles“I purchased this auto on 8/12/2013. According to the Dodge website the car has an outstanding recall on it (safety recall n44 / NHTSA 13v-283 reprogram occupant restraint control module). I specifically asked the dealer when I bought the car if there were any recalls on it and was told no. Now I learn that not only does it have an open recall on it, but also that chrysler announced over a month before my purchase date.”
NHTSA complaint #10537389, filed 2013-08, 15 miles“The safety headrest deployed in our 2013 Grand Caravan. The vehicle was not in use, stationary and parked in driveway, nor was it hit by another vehicle. In looking at the history of this make and model, it appears that this is a known issue with this vehicle. Such occurrences are dangerous and not sure why a recall has not been issued already?”
NHTSA complaint #11337056, filed 2020-07, 98,000 miles“Air bag light goes on and off like ther is someone in passenger seat when empty,car turns air bag on and off by weight.doesnt work properly. In 2011 recall on same vehicle for bad havac causing leak. This stops heating systom from working properly and air bag not to work . My 2013 doing same but know recall.does all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10881579, filed 2016-06, 65,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V283000Jul 2, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2013, Chrysler Town And Country 2013, Ram C/V Tradesman 2013
- 13V291000Jul 2, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2013, Chrysler Town And Country 2013
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
256 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSeats
44 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology