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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
8%of 271 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% 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.

“I was driving up a busy intersection and my 2018 Dodge caravan stopped randomly in on going and on coming traffic and I couldn't start it. I have had the car for 8 months and I keep up with maintenance. My family was afraid because cars were driving up fast behind us in a narrow two way street.”

NHTSA complaint #11403531, filed 2021-03, 79,000 miles

“Power train control module causes car to idle rough and almost stall. Problem happens in park and drive as well when the vehicle is in motion. I have seen there has been a recall on my particular van for this part as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11389403, filed 2021-01, 87,000 miles

“Bought the van in december of 2019. A few months ago I noticed that the van wasn't accelerating/shifting when going up hills. It delayed started one night and I had to shift if off and restart it. My front A/C stopped working and kicks on randomly. The doors don't automatically lock until a few minutes after being put into drive. Back right door doesn't lock. Recently took it to my mechanic and was informed that there is burnt wiring and possible plugged cad. Converter.”

NHTSA complaint #11329307, filed 2020-06, 49,000 miles

“On the filler neck, when I put the fuel nozzle in to fill up my van the filler neck is loose. I have owned many vehicles and have never run into this problem. On the power train ,when climbing a hill it slows down and I go to give it gas and it boggs down, like sputters. It makes like a cluncking in the back of the van. Also the hood has come up on me 3 times. This last time I took it to the dealer they did not check it out. I was going down the road and the latch popped loose and made the hood come up. I was going about 45 miles an hour.”

NHTSA complaint #11383697, filed 2020-12, 47,050 miles

“Engine stalls without warning when gas gauge gets to 1/4 of tank. It has happened when going 70 MPH on highway, in stop and go traffic on highway, going slow speeds on a residential street, or at a stop sign. Loose power steering and power brakes. Have to come to complete stop, put it in park, and restart it. No warning, no engine misfires, just abrupt sudden stop. The only common thing is the level of gasoline in the van. As long as it is filled before it gets to 1/4 tank, it doesn't have problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11315917, filed 2020-03, 43,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020840%
20194920%
2018238%
2017379%
201622122%
20157727%
2014195%
2013368%
2012488%
2011438%
2010405%
2009204%
2008685%
20072313%
2006124%
2005222%
200433%
20032813%
20024214%
20012910%
20009521%
19997217%
19988114%
19978114%
199620918%
19952422%
19945628%
19935118%
19923715%
19911713%
19902749%
19891146%
1988220%

Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
92 complaints
Other or unknown
66 complaints
Body and structure
59 complaints
Engine
34 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
15 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seat 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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