2013 Dodge Caravan problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

2013 Dodge Caravan at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints30

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Dodge Caravan recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 Dodge Caravan.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Dodge Caravan common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 153

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 153.

PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

Bulletin 108463 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025

PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

Bulletin 108464 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025

STARTER - ENGINE

Bulletin 103617 · Engine · Mar 2025

Incoming Vehicles with Deployed Active Head Rest (AHR) should have a through enquiry. If there is no Broken Pieces or Electrical failure, Direction to RESET the AHR following the Procedure.

Bulletin 9100456 · Seats · Nov 2024

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

Bulletin 9100229 · Suspension · Sep 2023

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

Bulletin 9100229 · Equipment · Sep 2023

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…

Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…

Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

Bulletin 93023 · Equipment · Aug 2023

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

Bulletin 93120 · Equipment · Aug 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CARAVAN. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Caravan. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024548 · Aug 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Dodge Caravan

The Dodge Caravan is a series of minivans manufactured by Chrysler from the 1984 through 2020 model years. The Dodge version of the Chrysler minivans was marketed as both a passenger van and a cargo van. For 1987, the model line was joined by the long-wheelbase Dodge Grand Caravan. Produced in five generations across 36 model years, the Dodge Caravan is the second longest-lived Dodge nameplate. Initially marketed as the Dodge counterpart of the Plymouth Voyager, the Caravan was later slotted between the Voyager and the Chrysler Town & Country. Following the demise of Plymouth, the model line became the lowest-price Chrysler minivan, ultimately slotted below the Chrysler Pacifica.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2013 Dodge Caravan vehicles on record

2013 Dodge Caravan2C4RDGBG4ER226358

2013 Dodge Caravan2C4RDGCG1ER206132

2013 Dodge Caravan2C4RDGBG7DR680151

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2013 Dodge Caravan — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Caravan have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Caravan. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Caravan?

Across all 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, power train, structure.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.