2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyAbove average
It scores 75 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,783 to own, including $2,559 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Dodge Grand Caravan.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
Electrical System › Wiring › Front UnderhoodAug 9, 2018 · campaign 18V524000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperAug 9, 2018 · campaign 18V523000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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No. It scores 75 out of 100, one of the more reliable minivans of 2015–2024.
Is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
It scores 75 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,559 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan cost to own?
About $15,783 over 5 years: $3,024 in lost value, $2,559 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,191 today.
What are the best years of the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (97/100) and the 2016 worst (31/100).
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have?