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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Body and structure Problems

Complaints
59about this part
Share
22%of 271 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 22% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 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.

“The left side passenger sliding door locking mechanism fails and sticks in the lock position. After doing some research on the internet it has been clear that this is a pretty common occurrence with Dodge grand caravans. If I would need to get my baby out quickly from this side of the van, the lock malfunctions and this is a high safety problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11413107, filed 2021-04, 60,000 miles

“The driver's door will not lock, or unlock, with either the fob or with the button on the door. I need to take the physical key out of the fob and manually unlock the door to get inside. Once inside the van, I need to remember to manually lock the my door, because it will not automatically lock like the rest of the doors. Once I exit the van, I need to push the lock down because the fob will not lock it. It only has 66,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11390049, filed 2021-01, 65,000 miles

“Have had the brand new van for only 2 weeks and liftgate (back hatch) on van does not open. I have a base model so I have to open it manually...tried everything ...nothing will open it. Taking it to dealership this weekend. Hopefully they can't open it.”

NHTSA complaint #11111749, filed 2018-07, 1,400 miles

“Driver's side sliding door will not unlock/open. I got to my destination and used the power button over visor to open the door and unload children. Used power button at the door to close the door after unloading children. Came out to van to go home and door would not open. The vehicle had around 42,000 miles and I had only owned the vehicle for 3 months. I bought it used from a dealer. I have researched this problem and it appears to be a common problem with the vans models 2014 and later. …”

NHTSA complaint #11320734, filed 2020-04, 42,000 miles

“My driver's side sliding door stopped working. I bought my van from a dealer at the end of july 2019 with around 40,000 miles on it. In the middle of october 2019 (around 45,000 miles) the door stopped working. I used the key fob button to open the door and put my grandson in his carseat. I used the door power button to close the door. When we got to our destination, I used the power button on the roof dash to open the door, I got my grandson out and used the door power button tho close the door. Everything worked as usual. When we came out, I tried to use the key fob button to open the door. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289376, filed 2019-12, 45,000 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 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
92 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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