2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: won't start

23 of the 472 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan describe won't start.

owner complaints: 23
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 105,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 26 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2017
3
2016
10
2015
1
2014
10
2013
23
2012
54
2011
100
2010
37
2009
15
2008
32
2007
4
2006
4
2005
3
2004
3
2003
3
2001
1
2000
2
1999
6
1998
8
1997
5
1996
8
1993
1
1992
2

What owners say

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle did not start as intended. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally and then stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that electrical tape was placed on the tip of the key fob to allow the extra space where the key fob and key fob ignition were not touching. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2023 · Engine · TX

Ignition problems the vehicle would not start I had to have roadside come jump my vehicle off. After letting the vehicle run for about 30 minutes I shut it off and waited a minute and it started up fine. After about 3 hours of sitting I went out to the vehicle and it wouldn't start. I had to put It in neutral and it tried starting until it ran out. After turning the wheel and playing with the key it finally cranked over. I know there have been recalls regarding the tpim. It is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Jan 17, 2023 · Electrical · MI

I was driving and the vehicle turned off on me while driving. I pulled over it would not start and when I disconnected the battery terminal and reconnected it. The vehicle started again. So I was looking up and took it to the shop and it needs to be a recall on the ignition switch.

Filed Nov 17, 2022 · OH

The vehicle accelerates starting at 35mp, but usually, at 40 mph, the vehicle will not start: the vehicle starts after several jump starts, and the vehicle cuts off in mid-drive while doing any speed above 30mph. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TRY TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY DAY SINCE 10/06/2022, WHEN I LEASED THIS VEHICLE.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Electrical · AR

In August 2022, my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan began having a hard time starting; the engine would not turn over. It took 2-4 times of inserting the key fob and trying to start the van. I took it to O'Rielly's where they checked the battery. It was bad, so I had it replaced. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, my van began having the same issue. At lunch today, I tried to start the van. It turned over, but immediately died. I took out the key fob and attempted to start the van again. It turned over. Leaving work this afternoon, I had to try 2 times to get the engine to turn over, but it immediately died. The third time it would not turn over. The fourth time, it turned over, so I pressed the gas pedal to keep it from dieing. This evening after the van had cooled down I went out to see if it would start. I tried 6 times and the engine never would turn over. There have also been multiple occasions where the van will idle low while waiting at a stoplight or for a train. I researched recalls and found that there is a P54 recall for the fuel pump relay for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravans, however my VIN is not part of the recall.

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Electrical · IN

Wireless ignition node module, sometimes won't start, stalls out when driving, brakes and steering not working correctly when stalls.

Filed Jan 9, 2022 · Electrical · MI

December 21, 2021 - Crank, no start was the first issued. Had the battery tested and was told that it was dead and the battery was replaced. Random lights on the dashboard started coming on - (lightning bolt symbol and check engine light). Crank no start continued - throttle body and gasket needed to be cleaned/replaced. All spark plugs needed to be replaced (full tune-up). The thermostat blew and had to be replaced. The accelerator sensor intermittently failed then the whole gas pedal assembly had to be replaced. Crank, no start still occurred. Every few times could get the car to start but then stalled randomly - while driving even. The battery was drained completely during the day while the car was parked and all lights were off. Freezing temperatures outside with a car that couldn't start, or get jumped (with a battery that was only 2 weeks old). The van was then inspected again by a service center. Was told by the center that the TIPM was bad and causing all of these electrical failures/problems. TIPM is now being replaced. Now without a car in the winter (with 2 kids) for 3 weeks while trying to diagnose and wait for parts/repairs, and down over $2600 in repairs.

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 244,000 miles · CA

Van cranks but will not turn over / start. Stationary

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Electrical · CA

Does not start it has tipm fuel pump relay failure

Filed Nov 13, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 94,000 miles · FL

A few weeks ago my 2013 dodge grand caravan would have a hard time starting up. A few days after this happened the check engine light came on while I was driving and I took it in and had the battery replaced. This past week the same issue started happening. It would crank up, but not turn over. This happened 3 times before the car actually started. I also noticed that the passenger side door would lock and unlock when it felt like it (when the car was on) and the alarm lights would work intermittently (when trying to arm the car). Yesterday it cranked up and it took 3 times to turn over. When I got out of work it would crank, but didn't turn over at all. I had to get a jump and was able to drive it to an auto shop. They kept it overnight, called, and said I had to take it to the dealer because they concluded it was a bad tipm module.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · MO

Within 500 miles of owning this brand new, it started having trouble starting. Long story short, we were told it was a defective fuel pump. Fast forward to approximately 105,000 miles it's having the same symptoms but won't start at all now. Chrysler has issued recall v62 for durango's and cherokee's with the same tipm and engine as a grand caravan but didn't include it in the recall. Approximate cost of repair is $1350 and the part is on back order for at least 3 weeks. Leading me to believe there is a serious problem with the part!!!

Filed Mar 21, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 181,500 miles · TX

Vehicle seized up and stalled during driving. Previous cranks but won't start 1 year many times. Did a relay bypass wire to start vehicle. Transmission problems and not acceleration.