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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Body and structure Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
6%of 472 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 6% of the 472 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Driver's side rear passenger automatic door will not open. The locking mechanism seems to be frozen and I cannot open it using the key fob, manually, or with the button in the driver's area. I cannot access my children from the exterior of the car unless I use the other side door. This is a serious safety hazard, especially if we were in a vehicle accident any rear passenger could get trapped inside. This is apparently a known common problem and should be addressed with a safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11378572, filed 2020-12, 87,000 miles

“The driver's side passenger sliding door is stuck closed and in the locked position. I cannot unlock the door in anyway possible not the remote, over head button, driver's door button or manually with my finger. I have five children and I feel this is a complete safety hazzard I have searched the web for diy info and found at least 60 other people with the exact same problem. I feel with the risk of children being stuck in the vehicle this should be a safety recall. The locking mechanism is faulty”

NHTSA complaint #11363873, filed 2020-10, 130,000 miles

“Rear drivers sliding door buzzes and remains in a locked position. This happens when using the fob too. The van automatically locks when you reach about 25 MPH. Most of the time I get a loud buzzing from that door when it does. Sometimes you can manually unlock it but most times not. I have read more people than me are having this issue with a range of years for the Dodge caravan. I have my grandson with me most of the time and that is the seat he is in. My concern is if there is an accident and the door can be unlocked then what? …”

NHTSA complaint #11327865, filed 2020-06, 87,500 miles

“The passenger side sliding door does not open. I have four small children and I am concern that if their an accident I will not be able to get them out of the automobile.”

NHTSA complaint #11180238, filed 2019-02, 80,000 miles

“The driver side rear sliding door cannot be opened manually or electrically. The door will not unlock electrically or manually, so the interior and exterior opening handles cannot be operated. Using the key fob or interior buttons to open the door cause a message to display on the dash information area saying unlock door to operate. This poses a risk if there is an accident and my children need to exit or be removed from the vehicle, especially if other doors are blocked or damaged due to an accident. The vehicle has been stationary. I have not tried to open the door while in motion.”

NHTSA complaint #11319223, filed 2020-03, 148,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20192912%
20185922%
20179523%
201622823%
2015249%
2014175%
2013266%
2012193%
2011194%
2010182%
200971%
2008272%
2007148%
20063613%
2005707%
200443%
2003146%
2002197%
200193%
2000337%
1999164%
1998275%
1997183%
1996595%
19952019%
19943317%
19933211%
19923313%
1991119%
199059%
198928%
1988110%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
256 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSeats
44 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsAir bags
35 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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