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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 135 repairs.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 72 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
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| Dodge Grand Caravan in Texas, United States Jan 2018 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201877000 miUS $40 | check engine light came on due to oil being old and causing sensors to throw up red flags, so got the oil changed when things settled down after moving and the check engine light disappeared afterwards. the work was done by a local college for free. | ||
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201643800 miC $986 | HAD TO CHANGE A REAR WHEEL BEARING AND REPLACED WORN BRAKE PADS | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201557000 miUS $25 | Replaced Idler Pulley (Accessory belt system). Pulley squealed at low ambient temperatures (10 degrees or less). | ||
| Feb 201795000 miUS $35 | Computer signaled Emissions Codes for GasCap, Small Leak, and later on Large Leak. Culprit was Switch/Valve on Vapor Canister (next to rear axle). | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201442000 mi | Transmission had a hard shift at low speed. M38 recall addressed the problem | ||
| Feb 201546000 mi | The transmission failed completely and they replaced it under warranty | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 20138000 mi | hood latch loose. hood bouncing and rattling. stow and go cover (floor) hinges collapsed after sitting on it. I weigh 130 lbs. So, in no way did my weight have anything to do with it. Have friends that are 250# they sit on theirs with no issues. trans slams into gear when shifting from reverse to drive. Erratic shifting of 6 speed trans at all times. burning or loosing 1-2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Consumption test started. dealer stated that it is within acceptable limits! oil change recommended every 10,000 miles. It it burns 2 quarts every 1000. then I will be negative oil. | ||
| Feb 201418000 mi | computer reflashed because of harsh shifting reflash for sliding power doors | ||
| Dec 201429000 mi | Severe vibration In front end at highway speeds. Nothing found, tires rotated DNS balanced, vibration did not improve. Will he Going back | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201527000 mi | Transmission clunked when shifting. Checked for flash program updates...Also rear quarter vent window switch recall (P25/NHTSA 14V-234) | ||
| Nov 201949000 miUS $357 | I have found that the paint on the hood of my Grand Caravan is starting to bubble at the edges. I went to the dealer and was told it's not covered? Body shop est $700-800, guess this is a problem with them! | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201410540 mi | Oil pressure sensor was bad. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2013 | The deflector (mopar) was vibrating at very high speed (120km/hr). They change the deflector for an other brand (Stampede ). More stable and more rigide. The mopar one was really flunky. | ||
| Mar 20149300 mi | Nav/audio/Bluetooth system constantly rebooting during very coold weather. Could not reproduce with the dealer | ||
| Apr 201637700 mi | Air conditionning was not working. Always hot temperature (rear and passanger side) | ||
| May 201745880 mi | No power in the vent - The ventilators are running fine but not a good flow. AC is not cold | ||
| Oct 201755800 mi | solenoid failure for climatization | ||
| May 201863860 miC $500 | Noise (like strap on the AC and also a very weird sound for the dash to the back of the car - like a "cow" Yes... a cow...) Change of valve and solenoid. No more repair on warranty. I will wait and see what will happen Repair not successfull. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201622300 mi | Check-engine light stayed on; oil pressure sending switch had failed; oil pressure was fine. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201650000 miUS $1000 | Bad Oil pressure Sensor. Replaced sensor and manifold gaskets. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 201761152 miC $500 | Sever transmission leaking. The transmission was previously repaired by a dealership before I have bought the car from them.The work was not done properly by the dealership. Oxygen sensor was replaced at 62000 km. Air condition rear vaporizer was replaced at 68000 km. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201767000 miUS $700 | Replaced radiator. Loose clamp in coolant system | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202272000 miUS $320 | Rear caliper was leaking brake fluid badly. Reservoir was basically empty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201747000 miUS $515 | Left rear wheel bearing failure. Required total hub replacement. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201722940 miC $310 | Rear condenser failure which I found is a common problem because of poor engineering. The part is situated behind the rear wheel well and salt is thrown on the part during the winter, causing it to corrode prematurely. The same problem will happen again in about three years time, for a cost 0f $800.00 each time. I had them cut the front line leading to the rear A/C and then cap the front lines. Had it recharged and the front A/C works fine, but no A/C for the rear. Chrysler would not cover the cost. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201310000 mi | left hand sliding door was misaligned. Door was properly aligned, but unfortunately the repair resulted in a rattle that wasn't there before. | ||
| Oct 201311000 mi | Transmission is shifting strangely, particularly exhibiting a "flare" in RPM when shifting from 4th to 5th and from 5th to 6th. Also, it sometimes bangs into drive pretty hard when shifting from R to D. They reprogrammed the TCM. Problem has returned. | ||
| Jan 201417300 mi | The cold weather has revealed that 4 of the wires in the rear window defroster are not functioning. | ||
| Mar 201420000 mi | This is my 3rd trip to try to improve transmission operation. This time I went to a different dealer. They said the same things the first dealer did, but they did do some reprogramming and add'l checks. Shifting is better, tho not perfect | ||
| Apr 201421000 mi | Rattle at low speeds. Dealer replaced one rear shock absorber, which cured the problem. As I previously reported, 4 grids in rear window defroster were dead. Entire window, with grids, was replaced by dealer. I assume it works ok now, but weather has been such that no defogging has been necessary. | ||
| Dec 201436000 mi | Rear shocks replaced for third time due to noise. | ||
| Aug 201551000 mi | Rough shifting. Torque converter clutch failed, causing facing material to contaminate internals. New TC installed, transmission overhaul kit installed Bubbles like rust at lip of hood. Since hood is aluminum, don't know what caused this. Hood was replaced. | ||
| Oct 201672000 mi | defective rear shocks causing clunking noise. Out of warranty on suspension, so I will replace myself. This is the 3rd or 4th time shocks have gotten noisy. | ||
| Apr 201781000 miUS $255 | replaced noisy rear shocks | ||
| Dec 201797000 mi | Poor shifting problem has been growing.. Had transmission reprogrammed before running out of warranty. For now, shifting is acceptable. | ||
| May 2018103000 miUS $385 | Developed misfire, tests showed new plugs needed. Didn't cure problem, going back in tomorrow. | ||
| Jun 2018106000 miUS $356 | The misfire I reported last time that new plugs didn't cure turned out to be a bad oxygen sensor. Car runs normally since it was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2022182000 miUS $400 | new rear pads & rotors, replacing originals Replace left rear wheel bearing | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 201733000 mi | Windshield washer assembly had to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201560700 miUS $400 | Driver side power window failure. Very poor design. The entire door assembly and guts needed to be removed and I do mean 100%. the window is wedged in the up position. Parts to fix are only $55 but labor is expected at ~3 hours for a professional. | ||
| Oct 201668200 miUS $250 | Parking break cable and harness broke. Cause unknown Misc pieces; armrests and carpet have all broken, peeled off or warped like they are melting head rest passenger side front has a spring loaded mechanism that is intended to pop forward and catch your head if airbags deploy. It sprangout suddenly for no apparent reason and cannot be repaired. Replacement is only option Transmission shifts very rough and sometimes fails to shift up a gear under heavy acceleration. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 20131240 mi | Left Driver Door not aligned Right Power Sliding Door sometimes will not close after it is open. When hit close switch, it will make a tick tick tick sound and not close. Have to manually close it and sort of reset itself until a week or 2 later, might happen again Very low Fluttering sound occurs when slowing down to 40Km & then 20km. Seems coming from rear of driver seat? Not affecting performance or drivability of the vehicle. | ||
| Sep 201412400 mi | Replace defective 2nd row heated seat. | ||
| Mar 201517980 miC $185 | Oil Pressure Sensor | ||
| Feb 201623560 mi | Power Door Lock | ||
| Jul 201835960 miC $220 | Driver side power window regulator | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201534000 mi | Rear blower motor replacement for squeak. | ||
| Aug 2021129000 miUS $500 | Replaced bad left front wheel bearing. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 20138000 mi | Water pump bearing replacemant | ||
| May 201412000 mi | Intermittent wipers would shut off. The problem was sporadic snd was not happening when taken in to the dealer. They said the info was not stored and could not find the cause. Suggestion was to take it in while it was happening. | ||
| Nov 201526000 mi | They ordered the r rear gull motor. Original metal is rusting from the inside out on the front of the hood. They took pictures of the hood and said they had sent them to Chrysler for further instructions. They said they would let me know what we are doing next. I told them... | ||
| Dec 201526000 mi | Needed to replace right rear gull window motor | ||
| Apr 201632000 mi | There is rust bubbling under the paint in two areas of the hood The dealer took pictures both in the massena dealerhip and then in the potsdam dealership due to the massesa body shop closing. they called this week stating they have to see te | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20136820 mi | Side doors rubbing contacting paint on rear wheel well when door was opened. The plastic "wall" of the door hit the flaring of the wheel well. Area started to become scratched. | ||
| Mar 20149920 mi | Rattle in Vent system when blowing downwards. Dealer found damaged and malfunctioning baffles inside the dash. Parts ordered and replaced. High pitched whine during very cold (-18C and below) for a few seconds. Origin on noise appeared to be the fan. Dealer was aware of problem but no active TSB. They replaced an Idler Pully and requested I monitor the situation. | ||
| Jan 201520900 mi | Heater had two problems 1) Heat would not work reliable unless turned to AC 2) Fan no longer "blasting" on high. 1) Seems fixed 2) Was not fixed, no solution found by dealer (it was the same on other vans in the lot) | ||
| Jun 201837200 miC $625 | Multiple cylinder misfire code. Dealer couldn't figure it out. Not covered by the extended warranty that is on engines made prior to this one. Compression test showed 0% leak so they replaced every sparkplug. A week later van is showing O2 sensor failures. | ||
| Jun 202254560 miC $600 | AC failed. Leak in lines going to the rear. Cost was to disable the rear by capping off the lines and recharging. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20131500 mi | Month-old van failed to start in the morning due apparently to weak battery. Clipped on my motorcycle battery trickle charger for a few hours. Van started fine. Had dealer check systems. Found no problem, dealer reset low voltage fault. | ||
| Dec 201317000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system indicated false low tire pressure. Dealer reset fault. Dealer replaced under warranty a torn rubber seal on right sliding door. | ||
| Mar 201420000 mi | I broke a plastic piece on the left side of the driver's seat. Dealer replaced part. | ||
| Apr 201651800 mi | Replaced flex plate under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 20131240 mi | Backup camera was inoperative at time of delivery - head unit replaced (uConnect) | ||
| Sep 20138370 mi | Transmission would 'clunk' when selecting gears - dealer reset the computer and indicated that it was a known software issue. Transmission now operates very smoothly. There is an intermittant rattle from the dash, right around the area where the stereo unit is. The issue was not present when I met with the service foreman; issue is not resolved. Squeak from rear - suspected it was third row stow n go; all points lubricated, but squeak persists. May be coming from rear liftgate; will report back when cause is found. Transmission would 'clunk' when selecting gears - dealer reset the computer and indicated that it was a known software issue. Transmission now operates very smoothly. There is an intermittant rattle from the dash, right around the area where the stereo unit is. The issue was not present when I met with the service foreman; issue is not resolved. Squeak from rear - suspected it was third row stow n go; all points lubricated, but squeak persists. May be coming from rear liftgate; will report back when cause is found. | ||
| Nov 201310770 mi | Dash rattle repair attempt 2. Demonstrated successfully for shop foreman, but tech could not replicate so no repair attempted... Clicking noise coming from front left wheel when steering moved away from centre (both directions). Diagnosis was that axle nut not properly torqued (!) and allowed for play. Wheel alignment required after axle nut retorqued. Wheel alignment re-done - car pulled badly to the left after previous attempt. | ||
| Jan 201412060 mi | Dash rattle repair attempt 3. Defrost vent cover pulled; retaining nut at centre of dash installed incorrectly at factory. Additional washer added to correct nut to plastic trim contact. Issue repaired. | ||
| Jul 201536580 mi | Rust on leading edge of the hood. Dime-sized bubble with no paint cracking. Rust also showing on inside edges of doors and liftgate. Dealer had car assessed at bodyshop and repairs were authorized. Traded van before work was started. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201641300 mi | Rear ac wasn't working Rims paint peeling | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Feb 2013 | Transmission clunked when shifting. Checked for flash program updates - all controllers were up-to-date. Cleared variable line pressures and performed "quick learn" procedure. | ||
| Aug 201310000 mi | In Economy mode, transmission "clunks" as car slows to 15 mph. | ||
| Dec 201318000 mi | Transmission "bumps" when slowing to 15mph in economy mode. | ||
| Oct 201424800 mi | The transmission has always "clunked" when slowing to 20 mph in Econo Mode. I was told this is normal. Now the transmission does the same thing in non Econo Mode which it had not done before. Again I was told this is "normal." | ||
| Oct 201536800 mi | Replace rear evaporator coil | ||
| Nov 201537700 miUS $123 | Intermittent groaning not related to any action such as braking, accelerating, turning, etc. Chrysler bulletin - Starcase #S1324000030 described noise. Replaced front and rear A/C expansion valves and seals. >36000 mi but warranty covered. Cracked driver's side outer bottom seat shield was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201864000 mi | Transmission failed, needed replacement. Close to a dealer, able to limp in. Chrysler paid 100% for the new transmission since there was still 26 DAYS left on the original warranty! Interesting they found the "fluid level overfull and burnt," since this was the original fluid that came with the car when new it should not have been overfull. After removing the transmission they found "ferrous debris" and "pump damaged, torque converter failed." A week after the new transmission was installed, the transmission "range sensor" had to be replaced and this was also covered by warranty. | ||
| Jun 201867000 miUS $250 | Replaced leaking under body A/C-Heater line bundle. Cost estimate was $900. Dealer originally said Chrysler would not cover this repair. I insisted that they ask since I had had earlier A/C problems (see prior post) and Chrysler did agree to cover subject to owner $250 deductible. If I hadn't pushed this I would have been stuck with the whole bill! | ||
| Nov 202092000 miUS $60 | Some times the car will not start when you turn the ignition key. If you turn the key a couple of times it will eventually start. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. The $60 charge was for evaluation and diagnosis. I've since determined the problem is probably in the ignition switch. If key is turned "gently" the car starts with no problem. I have not replaced the ignition switch since I can always start the car. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Feb 20137000 mi | Heated steering wheel quit functioning. Bad clockspring in steering wheel. Hood release not working properly. Replace hood release mechanism. | ||
| Nov 201317000 mi | Nav/audio/Bluetooth system freezing | ||
| Oct 201429000 mi | The entire dashboard and electronics suite went dead at 80 mph on the highway. Restarted itself about 20 seconds later. Scary. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013620 mi | Makes a noise while idling. Sounds like a diesel. Dealer said intake manifold needed to be replaced. On order. Brought in for several defects. Dealer installed remote start. Damaged shift knob, panel under steering wheel, and dashboard. Replaced shift know, other two on order. Two spots on van that paint did not stick with clearcoat on top. Clearly defective from factory. Dealer offered to paint the panel. Bumper not aligned properly. Whirring noise when slowing down. Still trying to figure this one out. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Netherlands Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2013620 mi€80 | Brake fluid level wire had a break and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201417520 mi | Steering pump was leaking. Replaced at no cost to me. I had not noticed the leak but the dealer reported it to me when I took it in for an oil change. He caught it before the warranty expired and saved me over $2000. They have my business | ||
| Feb 201521780 mi€275 | Replaced blower fan | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201426000 mi | Carpet came loose around one 3rd row seat 2/3 seat peg leg. Carpet was tucked back around the edge, but not like factory original and now peg legs will not lay flat when the seat is stowed. | ||
| Aug 201538000 mi | Button cap of UConnect stereo/nav unit fell off. Replacement head unit required as they could not just replace the button cap. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201621080 mi | Check engine light on due to leak in evaporative canister. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201529000 mi | Rear blower was making a fluttering/bearing noise. Replaced rear blower. | ||
| Apr 201632800 mi | Weather stripping tore on vertical trim piece on driver side sliding door. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 202299000 miUS $50 | Jumpered fuel pump relay to fix no start. Replaced cam shaft sensors. CEL light still on and troubleshooting. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States May 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jun 20131000 mi | Transmission banging into drive when shifting from reverse or park. Re-programmed transmission computer. | ||
| May 201410000 mi | Bangs into drive when shifting from reverse to drive. Problem corrected. No more bangng since van was in shop. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States May 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201610600 mi | Replace 2 "O" rings in AC block. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201312000 mi | Trim around front door windows began delaminating | ||
| Aug 201434900 mi | Blind spot monitor malfunctioned. Caused compete electrical fritz. Wipers, turn signals, radio; everything went crazy. Sensor replaced, all is well. | ||
| Oct 201438700 mi | All electrical. The wire to the main control box had been worn through. It was less than 100 miles out of warranty. Nothing electrical is covered under the 100k warranty. Nothing would work, not the spedometer, radio or odometer. Rubber strip on sliding doors to eliminate wind noise are splitting of off doors. Out off warranty and not too concerning asset moment so no repair. | ||
| Jan 201542000 mi | CEL keeps illuminating, throwing transmission codes. Dealer reset codes. Still returning codes | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oregon, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20136000 mi | The buttons that open the passenger side slider door weren't working. The door could only be opened by pulling the handle, then the electric slide function did the rest. The dealer said it ended up being a part and a programming issue. | ||
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Oct 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Oct 201768200 mi | Brake pedal switch was on and car would not start | ||
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201568000 mi | Transmission failed a week after initial repair. Needed to replace more parts. | ||
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