2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,120 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“9:45 pm I had just taken the exit for 781 off off I-81 in jefferson county, ny to head to fort drum. I was in the right hand lane. I set the cruise control to 62, the speed limit is 65. It was about a mile or so down from the on ramp when the van shut off by itself at 62mph. There was no electrical or lights, not even the headlights worked. The steering wheel locked, the brake pedal locked and would not work. I had no control. There is no road lighting in that area and no other cars were around so I could not see the road or anything around me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387413, filed 2021-01, 52,400 miles“The first time this happened I was (june 22, 2020) on my way home from the dealership where I had just purchased the vehicle. I purchased it from out of state so it was about a 400 mile drive home. I was coming to a stop light and the brakes stiffened and didn't work. Also the power steering was gone. Luckily, I was able to pull over and turn the car off and then turn it back on again. A brake light was flashing on the dash so, I pressed the parking brake release twice and restarted it again. After I did this the car seemed fine. I drove home very carefully and called the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337900, filed 2020-07, 41,120 miles“My Transmission failed. My odometer reading is 92901. Dealership said not manufactured coverage. No message on dash. Happened while driving with children. Mechanic said needed to be replaced. This is a expensive repair. I believe manufacture should have told drivers about problems with transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11582257, filed 2024-04“Am smells as if wires are burning and vehicle turns off whilst driving causing me to nearly hit a pole in one instance. Car will shut off also whilst parked or when reversing to park. Emergency Brake light come on at random times during driving as well. Or the seatbelt light will come on whilst seatbelt is engaged.”
NHTSA complaint #11716641, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 | 23 | 4% |
| 2008 | 55 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 8% |
| 2006 | 61 | 21% |
| 2005 | 76 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 45 | 21% |
| 2002 | 53 | 18% |
| 2001 | 25 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 7% |
| 1999 | 29 | 7% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 75 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
92 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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