2018
Dodge Grand Caravan
EPA MPG:
20 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
20 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2018 Grand Caravan is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2018 Minivans & 3-Row SUVs Reliability
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Dodge Grand Caravan
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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Drive System
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
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NA
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NA
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Exhaust
NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
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Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
NA
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
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2007
NA
2008*
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Powertrain
2000
NA
2001*
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2008*
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2011*
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Engine Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
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2008*
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2010
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2011*
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2015
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2018
NA
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2020
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Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
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2011*
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NA
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2020
NA
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Engine Cooling
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NA
2001*
NA
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NA
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NA
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2006
NA
2007
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2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2015
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2018
NA
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2020
NA
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Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001*
NA
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NA
2003
NA
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NA
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NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
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NA
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2015
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2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
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Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
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NA
2006
NA
2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010
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2011*
NA
2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2017
2018
NA
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2020
NA
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Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
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NA
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NA
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2006
NA
2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010
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2011*
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2015
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NA
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Drive System
2000
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
2004
NA
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2006
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2007
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2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2015
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2018
NA
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2020
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2012
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2014
2015
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2017
2018
NA
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2020
NA
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Exhaust
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
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2012
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2015
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2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
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NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
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2018
NA
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2020
NA
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Brakes
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
NA
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2020
NA
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Climate System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
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NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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Build Quality
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
NA
2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
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Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2020
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Body Hardware
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2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2018
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2020
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Paint/Trim
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NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
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2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
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2021
2022
2023
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2025
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
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2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
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2021
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2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 15, 2020
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
What should you do:
Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V278000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
122
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 09, 2018
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
What should you do:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V524000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
12779
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 09, 2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
What should you do:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V523000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
154335
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