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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
4%of 472 total for the year
Median mileage
50,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of the 472 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Pulling onto the freeway the engine shut off and even with the key in the on position the power steering and brakes were not available. I reached about 5000 rpms when the engine shut off and there is no check engine light. The van will try to turn over for about 5 seconds aftee I stop trying to get it to start.”

NHTSA complaint #11378380, filed 2020-12, 86,210 miles

“I was driving on city street at approximately 40 MPH. The engine unexpectedly shut down and I lost power steering and power brakes, nearly losing control of the vehicle. The road was flat and straight, clear weather conditions. I am concerned that this is related to the recall r03 (formerly l25): ignition switch may turn off safety problem on other chrysler/Dodge models. This is extremely dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately.”

NHTSA complaint #11337382, filed 2020-07, 127,000 miles

“I had my brakes changed in january with 49,000 miles and by june I had to take my van back in and pads were completely gone. So in 10,000 miles I went through brake pads that should of lasted 50,000+ miles. I had all rotors and front pads changed since the back were still good from january and its been 2 weeks now and my brakes are squealing almost constantly when I am braking...not grinding yet but I am sure thats coming soon!”

NHTSA complaint #10888509, filed 2016-07, 59,000 miles

“When I bought my vehicle it was okay then when I started driving it more and more I decided that I wanted to stop I felt like it was going to accelerate and stop on its own and it fell as if it was driving by itself I took it back to the dealership and they said there's no problem with it that's the way the vehicle was manufactured but it felt as if it was changing gears on its own and it is a minivan with no stick so I was figuring that there is something really wrong with it after readingthe reviews I come to the configuration that I am not the only one dealing with the same problem I've…”

NHTSA complaint #10626685, filed 2014-08, 20 miles

“Left side rear passenger door stuck in the lock position, unable to open it neither electric or manual, neither from outside or inside. The engine just turned itself off in four separate occasions, twice while crossing the intersection. Gaskets (y conector between hoses) of the cooling system blown off while driving on the highway , toxic antifreeze spilled out of the system, dangerous for passengers and environment. Rear calipers jamed because of excessive and unusual rust. …”

NHTSA complaint #11193843, filed 2019-04, 133,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019104%
2018114%
201772%
2016131%
201572%
2014113%
2013204%
2012387%
2011275%
20108810%
20096412%
200821216%
2007105%
2006145%
2005404%
20041513%
2003178%
20023612%
2001196%
20004510%
19995413%
1998448%
19977112%
19961069%
199555%
19941910%
19939734%
19926525%
19913426%
199059%
1988220%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
256 complaints
Engine
71 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Seats
44 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Body and structure
26 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Exterior 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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