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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

255 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 54% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 50,000–130,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

255 complaints 54% of all 2013 complaints 91,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Wiring 1
Software 1
Interior / under dash 1
Instrument cluster / panel 1
Fuses and circuit breakers 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (90 of 255). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.

Electrical complaints by Grand Caravan year

2013 Grand Caravan 255
2015 Grand Caravan 38
2018 Grand Caravan 92
2019 Grand Caravan 58

Related recalls

Vent window switch can overheat and burn

Fire risk

The switch that controls the vent window in the driver's door armrest can overheat. An overheated switch may cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: The dealer will replace the vent window switch with a newer version free of charge.

Recall 14V234000 · May 2014

Wrong-side airbags may deploy in crash

Injury risk

A software error can make the airbags on the opposite side from the impact deploy, leaving the occupants with no airbag protection where the crash hits. This raises the risk of injury in a collision.

Fix: The dealer will reprogram the occupant restraint control module with a software update at no cost to you.

Recall 13V283000 · Jul 2013
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Common questions

What are common 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems?

Complaints most often name the wiring, software and interior / under dash.

At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 50,000–130,000 miles. The middle value is about 91,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems?

Yes: 14V234000, 13V283000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Grand Caravan year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2008 Grand Caravan, with 815 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.