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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

22 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2021Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (22)

criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

Van is driven a few thousand miles per year since we purchased. Routine maintenance up kept and has just over 100K miles. Replaced coils, plugs as routine for maintenance but having a Cylinder 2 misfire, then it became #6 and now is "multiple random misfire" codes.

NHTSA #: 11660593
criticalENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

Vehicle has developed a misfire on cylinder #2. Causes driveability issues. Appears to be systemic for this engine, with the manufacturer aware of this since the 2011 model year at least.

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NHTSA #: 11654202
criticalENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

Engine showing P0302 code for cylinder misfire which by a licensed mechanic has been traced back to an original manufacturers defect in the cylinder and rockers. In doing research into this issue, I found hundreds of other owners of this and similar model year dodge grand caravans having the same issue with incredibly expensive fixes.

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NHTSA #: 11615771
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

Car stalled and left entire family stranded on side of the road. After taking to mechanic was told it needed new spark plugs. After $1000 for new spark plugs the van immediately had the same issue after leaving mechanic and caused entire family to be stranded overnight in below 0 temperatures.

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NHTSA #: 11569651
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

I had situations has stalling and poor performance I received a code p0302 cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced coil pack, spark plugs and wires. The p0302 code returns.

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NHTSA #: 11564750
criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

Check engine light keeps coming on. Motor has a miss. Cylinder 2 misfire.

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NHTSA #: 11560068
criticalENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

Cylinder 2 misfire on V-6 engine. van has 66,000 miles. appears there are no air or fuel leaks.

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NHTSA #: 11518547
criticalENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

While driving the check engine light came on. The engine idle was rough. I checked the code and it was a misfire in cylinder #2.

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NHTSA #: 11516524
criticalENGINE
Filed: May 2022

My 2018 dodge grand caravan had a check engine light come on indicating a cylinder 2 misfire. I took it to my dealership to find out If it was just the spark plugs. After multiple days of back and forth calls they informed me it was the cylinder head it's self and that the cost would be around $3700 to fix if warranty chooses not to cover the repair.

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NHTSA #: 11464709
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2022

The check engine light came on, we took it to a auto zone it showed cylinder 2 misfire. We repaired the spark plugs and spark plug housing units. The check engine light was still on after that.

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NHTSA #: 11450136
criticalENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

Check engine light came on, around 60000 miles, checked at AutoZone, cilynder 2 misfired. I fixed it with new coils and spark plugs. However, check engine light was still on.

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NHTSA #: 11437183
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jan 2021

Mileage was only 58k when I got a misfire code coming up in cylinder 2. I had a local mechanic look at it and he suspected it needed a tune up with new coil packs and spark plugs. We did that and still it came back on.

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NHTSA #: 11388182
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jan 2021

My wife and I purchased a 2018 dodge grand caravan in 2020 with 54000 miles on it. Its had a misfire on cylinder 4 but was told it was just a coil pack or spark plug. Finally, we had that financial means to put it in the shop and come to find out it had low compression in cylinder 4 which LED to needing a new head.

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NHTSA #: 11386034
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Bought a 2018 dodge grand caravan from dealer with about 56000 miles on it. Idled a little rough, but had one in the past with same issue. Within 5000 miles, my engine light came on with misfire in cylinder 2.

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NHTSA #: 11342030
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted.

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NHTSA #: 11646924
highENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while at a red light, the vehicle stalled and shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11632468
highENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes were also inoperable.

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NHTSA #: 11328472
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly slowed down and then abruptly stopped. The contact stated that it felt as if a part had fallen from the bottom of the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11683065
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred within an hour.

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NHTSA #: 11647444
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11549403
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

Engine is throwing a po302 code, cylinder #2 has low compression, exhaust valve guide has loose tolerance from manufactuer, dodge won't stand behind repair due to 2nd ownwership, dodge knowes this is a design flaw and needs to cover the repair cost.

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NHTSA #: 11500096
lowENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

The engine components have failed, there is compression issue from cylinders, rings, and valve issues. Same as 2017 recall, seems to be still affecting my 2018 model. mileage is only 73,000.

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NHTSA #: 11631952

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