2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 71about this part
- Share
- 15%of 472 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 15% of the 472 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For the last few years the van just turns off while we are driving it. Completely turns off- we could be driving on a side street or going 75 MPH on a highway. It's terrifying. We've tried to have it checked and fixed but it doesn't show up in the codes when the mechanic checks it. This is a terrible safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11329904, filed 2020-06, 98,000 miles“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 can be driving at 40- 50 miles an hour and it just shuts down. The power steering goes out and brake light sometimes comes on. I can't steer it. Once I was in a curve on a narrow road when this happened and I almost ran off the road. At times when I'm going about 30 miles an hour and it just stops on me. It will start right back up. It has happened at least 3 times. Sometimes it will start up and immediately die. At other times it will start and run fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11387790, filed 2021-01, 151,000 miles“The engine stalls occasionally when I try to go after being stopped at stop sign. No warning lights. The engine just dies. Radio and electrical are still on. I'm afraid this will happen when I am moving and my brakes and steering will be compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #11311444, filed 2020-02, 25 miles“Was driving down busy city expressway frontage road at approx 40 MPH. Accelerated and passed the slower-moving vehicle ahead of me....upon clearing the vehicle I was passing, released my foot from accelerator, but vehicle failed to return to prior pass speed and instead continued to accelerate faster. Attempted to brake....pumped the brake hard when that didn't work but no luck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716475, filed 2015-05, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141224Jul 15, 2014P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10056046Jun 6, 2014On some model vehicles and jeeps, (my 2013-2014)malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is set regarding engine oil pressure sensor circuit.
- 10216274Mar 6, 2013MIL Illumination P0300 and/or Engine Runs Rough With Factory Fill Fuel This bulletin involves filling the fuel tank with an additional 5 gallons of fuel, driving vehicle, then…
- 10136484Mar 6, 2013MIL Illumination P0300 and/or Engine Runs Rough With Factory Fill Fuel This bulletin involves filling the fuel tank with an additional 5 gallons of fuel, driving vehicle, then…
- 10138991Feb 12, 2013MIL Illumination P0300 and/or Engine Runs Rough With Factory Fill Fuel This bulletin involves filling the fuel tank with an additional 5 gallons of fuel, driving vehicle, then…
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 18% |
| 2018 | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 | 58 | 14% |
| 2016 | 83 | 8% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 | 71 | 15% |
| 2012 | 119 | 20% |
| 2011 | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 | 42 | 8% |
| 2008 | 117 | 9% |
| 2007 | 26 | 14% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
256 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSeats
44 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsAir bags
35 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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