Dodge Grand Caravan · Model year 2018 · No longer built

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower: 283 hp
Combined MPG: 20
Recalls: 4
Schedule covers: 150k miles

Grand Caravan towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan compared with 2017.

Packages no longer offered: Rear Park Assist Package and Smoker's Group.
No longer standard or offered on some trims: ParkSense rear park assist system — assists while parking (SE).

All the differences we found

Newly standard

Driver’s two-way power lumbar support — SXT
Floor mats — easy clean — SE
Premium cloth — SXT

Newly available

Driver’s two-way power lumbar support — SE Plus
P225/65R17 BSW All-Season — SE, SE Plus

Moved from standard to optional

Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated microphone — SE Plus, SXT

No longer offered on some trims

ParkSense rear park assist system — assists while parking — SE
Eight-way power driver’s seat — SE, GT
Security alarm — SE
Suspension: Touring-tuned — GT

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

17-in. aluminum — optional: SE
Premium cloth — standard: SE Plus

No longer on the equipment chart

Dual-zone front manual temperature control
Floor silencer — rear
Fuel optimizer calibration
Premium cloth with silver stitching

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information4 specs

Vehicle Type: Multipurpose vehicle
Assembly Plant: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class: Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date: December 2008

Body and chassis2 specs

Layout: Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction: Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding left and right side doors — power available; rear liftgate with gas props — power available

Engine3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-6Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-617 specs

Availability: Standard
Type and Description: 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement: 220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke: 3.78 x 3.23 (96 x 83)
Valve System: DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, roller finger followers
Fuel Injection: Sequential, multiport, electronic
Construction: High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Power (SAE net): 283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed: 6,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity: 6 quarts with filter
Coolant Capacity: 10.3 quarts (9.75 liters)
Emission Controls: Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy): 17/25
Assembly Plant: Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington; also meets Euro IV.

Transmission62TE, automatic, six-speed overdriveTransmission: 62TE, automatic, six-speed overdrive12 specs

Availability: Standard
Description: Six-speed, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated torque converter clutch
1st: 3.90
2nd: 2.69
3rd: 2.16
4th: Upshift — 1.37 WOT kickdown — 1.49
5th: 0.95
6th: 0.65
Reverse: 3.04
Transfer Ratio: 0.95
Final Drive Ratio: 3.16
Overall Top Gear: 2.068

Gear ratios are listed under the sheet's 'Gear Ratios' subheading.

Electrical system2 specs

Alternator: 160-amp
Battery: 730 CCA, maintenance-free

Suspension2 specs

Front: Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
Rear: Twist-beam axle with coil springs, track bar, gas-charged shock absorbers; self-leveling shock absorbers optional

Steering5 specs

Type: Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio: 14.3:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 39.1 ft. (11.92 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.90
Power steering pump: Hydraulic

Brakes8 specs

Type: All — Power assist, 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system
Availability: U.S. — Standard on all models
Front: Rotor size and type: 13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Front: Caliper size and type: 2.0 (51) twin-piston
Front: Swept area: 73.6 sq. in. (475 sq. cm)
Rear: Rotor size and type: 12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor
Rear: Caliper size and type: 1.8 (45) single-piston IPB
Rear: Swept area: 66.5 sq. in. (429 sq. cm)

Dimensions and capacities24 specs

Wheelbase: 121.2 (3,078.2)
Overhang — Front: 37.8 (960.9)
Overhang — Rear: 43.8 (1,112.1)
Track — Front: 65.6 (1,665.5)
Track — Rear: 64.8 (1,647.0)
Overall Length: 203.7 (5,174)
Overall Width: 78.7 (1,998.2)
Overall Width with Mirrors: 88.5 (2,246.8)
Overall Height: 69.0 (1,752.6)
Liftover Height: 24.0 (609.0)
Cargo Width at Wheelhouse: 48.8 (1,236.0)
Maximum Cargo Height: 46.16 (1,172.4)
Approach Angle (degrees): 13.7
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees): 13.6
Departure Angle (degrees): 18.5
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (curb load): 5.8 (148)
Frontal Area: 32.3
Drag Coefficient (Cd): .316
Aero CdA: 10.2
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters): 20 (76)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): 6,050 (2,744.2)
Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg): 3,600 (1,632.9) — with Trailer-tow Prep Package
U.S. Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 4,510 (2,050)
Weight Distribution % F/R: 56/44

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Accommodations19 specs

general
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)	2/2/3
front
Headroom	39.8 (1,011.9)
Headroom with Sunroof	37.2 (946.0)
Legroom	40.7 (1,034.4)
Shoulder Room	63.7 (1,618.6)
Hip Room	58.4 (1,484.5)
Seat Travel	8.7 (220)
Recliner Angle Range (degrees)	Manual recline: 88; Power recline: 59
Front Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	58.4 (1.65)
intermediate
Headroom	37.0 (938.5) bench seat; 39.3 (998.9) captain's chairs
Legroom	37.1 (941.1) bench seat; 36.5 (925.9) captain's chairs
Shoulder Room	64.7 (1,643.3) bench seat; 64.1 (1,628.1) captain's chairs
Hip Room	64.8 (1,646) bench seat; 65.0 (1,650.8) captain's chairs
Intermediate Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.0 (1.53)
rear
Headroom	37.9 (962.9) bench seat/captain's chairs
Legroom	37.7 (958.5) bench seat; 32.7 (829.7) captain's chairs
Shoulder Room	62.0 (1,574.6) bench seat/captain's chairs
Hip Room	48.7 (1,237.7) bench seat/captain's chairs
Rear Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	51.1 (1.45)

Cargo volume5 specs

Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m): 158.6 (4.49)
Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, cu. ft.: 140.3 (3.97)
Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, cu. ft.: 78.9 (2.23)
Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.: 31.1 (0.88)
Total Passenger plus volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.: 190.8 (5.40)

Wheels3 specs

	SE	cast aluminum
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan SE	Standard — Grand Caravan SXT, GT; Optional — SE
Type and Material	Steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover	Cast-aluminum
Size	17 x 6.5	17 x 6.5

Tires3 specs

	SE, SXT	GT
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan SE, SXT	Standard — Grand Caravan GT
Size and Type	225/65R17, All-season	225/65R17, All-season
Model	Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16	Michelin Energy Saver

Braking and stability features5 specs

Parking Brake Type: Integral parking brake
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes: Standard
Electronic Stability Control: Standard
All-speed Traction Control: Standard
Brake Assist: Standard

Source: 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableEither, depending on configuration

Feature	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Mechanical Features	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Alternator — 160-amp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free	Std	Std	Std	Std
Brakes — four-wheel anti-lock with heavy-duty discs	Std	Std	Std	Std
Defroster — rear	Std	Std	Std	Std
Engine block heater	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Fuel Tank — 20‑gallon	Std	Std	Std	Std
Heavy-duty engine cooling	Std	Std	Std	Std
SuspensionLoad-leveling and height control (included with Trailer Tow Group)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Performance-tuned	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Touring-tuned	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Tip Start — quiet start; prevents double starts	Std	Std	Std	Std
Exterior	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Belt MoldingBlack	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Bright (not available with Blacktop Package)	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Door handles — body-color	Std	Std	Std	Std
DoorsManual sliding	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Power sliding	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Fascias — body-color	Std	Std	Std	Std
Fog Lamps	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Glass — sunscreen	Std	Std	Std	Std
GrilleBlack/bright	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Body-color	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Gloss Black (included with Blacktop Package)	N/A	Std	Pkg	N/A
HeadlampsAutomatic	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)	N/A	Std	Pkg	Std
Daytime running lamps	Std	Std	Std	Std
Quad-halogen	Std	Std	Std	Std
Liftgate — power	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
MirrorsFoldaway, power, heated with Black exterior	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Foldaway, power, heated with body-color exterior	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Molding — bodyside, body-color	Std	Std	Std	Std
Roof RackStow ‘n Place, Black (requires Blacktop Package on SXT)	Opt	Opt	Pkg	Opt
Stow ‘n Place, Bright	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Tire inflator kit	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Tires225/65R17 BSW Touring	Std	Std	Opt	Opt
P225/65R17 BSW All‑Season	Opt	Opt	Std	Std
Spare, compact	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Wheels17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)	N/A	Std	Pkg	Std
17-in. aluminum Granite Crystal	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
17-in. steel with wheel covers	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
17-in. aluminum	Opt	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front, variable/intermittent	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear wiper/washer	Std	Std	Std	Std
Interior Features	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Air ConditioningThree-zone automatic temperature control (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Three-zone manual temperature control	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Air filtration	Std	Std	Std	Std
Assist handles — front-row passenger mounted on A-pillar, second-row passengers mounted over sliding doors and on B-pillars	Std	Std	Std	Std
Door locks — power	Std	Std	Std	Std
Floor mats — easy clean	Std	Std	Std	Std
Grocery bag hooks — on third-row seatbacks and back of driver’s seat	Std	Std	Std	Std
Door, courtesy	Std	Std	Std	Std
LightingFront courtesy lamp, rear dome lamp	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Illuminated front door storage (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Liftgate, single floodlamp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Overhead, ambient surround (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Rear swiveling overhead reading/courtesy lamps (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated microphone (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect Voice Command)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
MirrorsDriver’s-side visor vanity	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Illuminated visor vanity (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear quarter trim panel	Std	Std	Std	Std
Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power OutletsAuxiliary, 115-volt inverter in front of driver’s-side quarter trim panel; includes two USB ports and an HDMI port (included with single-DVD player)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Remote start system	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Shades — second- and third-row retractable (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Opt/Pkg	Std
Shift KnobLeather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Blacktop Package)	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Urethane	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Speed control	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering column — tilt/telescoping	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering WheelHeated (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Rear Park Assist Package or Blacktop Package)	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Luxury	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mounted audio controls	Std	Std	Std	Std
StorageConsole, floor-mounted with four cup holders	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Driver’s door sill bin and left rear quarter trim bin	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Glove box, dual (lower is lockable)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Open bin in lower instrument panel	Std	Std	Std	Std
Super Console	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with display in instrument cluster, controls mounted on steering wheel (included with Rear Park Assist Package)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Windows — front, power with driver’s one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down, power second-row and power third-row quarter vents	Std	Std	Std	Std
SeatsSecond-row bench seat with third-row Stow ’n Go 60/40 bench seat that folds in the floor	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Second-row Super Stow ’n Go bucket seats that fold in the floor and include a second-row in-floor storage bin	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Eight-way power driver’s seat	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
Eight-way power driver’s and front-passenger seat	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Driver’s two-way power lumbar support (included with power driver’s and front-passenger seat)	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std
Heated second-row seats	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Heated front seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Leather-trimmed first- and second-row	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Leather and suede-trimmed (included with Blacktop Package)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	N/A
Premium cloth	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Premium cloth	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Reactive front head restraints	Std	Std	Std	Std
Uconnect Multimedia	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Radio 430 — CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Radio 430N — CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin Navigation, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
SiriusXM Radio — includes complimentary one-year subscription (available only in the continental United States; included with the Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect 430N radio)	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Uconnect Voice Command — handsfree communication system includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and iPod connection in glove compartment (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Driver’s Convenience Group)	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Sound SystemsSix speakers	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer powered by a 506-watt amplifier	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Safety and Security	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger, includes low-risk deployment	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver’s-side inflatable knee blocker	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front-seat-mounted side	Std	Std	Std	Std
Side-curtain, for outboard passengers in all three rows	Std	Std	Std	Std
Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system — utilizes sensors in the vehicle bumper that help detect adjacent vehicles that may not appear in vehicle mirrors (included with Safety Sphere Group)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Child Seat Anchor System — mounts for two child seats in the second row, helps ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic stability control system — includes all-speed traction control	Std	Std	Std	Std
ParkSense rear park assist system — assists while parking (included with Safety Sphere Group)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
ParkView rear backup camera — included with Uconnect 430 and 430N	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System — includes two transmitters, Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer and headlamps-off time delay	Std	N/A	Std	Std
Security alarm	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitoring system — warning lamp	Std	Std	Std	Std
Trailer-sway damping	Std	Std	Std	Std
Packages/Equipment Groups	SE	SE Plus	SXT	GT
Blacktop Packageleather-wrapped shift knob, Black interior accents, Black headlamp bezels, Black grille, rear fascia scuff pad and 17-in. aluminum wheels; on SXT models only, the Package adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps and roof rack delete	N/A	Std	Opt	N/A
Driver’s Convenience Groupthree-zone auto climate control, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, single rear overhead console, overhead storage bin, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, second- and third-row window shades, overhead ambient lighting, rear swiveling reading lamp, illuminated front door storage and universal garage door opener; on GT models only, the package adds a heated second-row seat and Uconnect Voice Command	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Safety Sphere GroupParkSense rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Single-DVD Entertainment Groupsecond-row overhead DVD player, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, video remote control, two wireless headphones, remote USB port, second-row overhead 9-in. screen, SiriusXM Radio (SE and SXT only) and Radio 430 (SE and SXT only)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Trailer-tow Grouptrailer-tow wiring harness, Class II hitch receiver and load-leveling/height-control suspension	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Uconnect Handsfree Groupleather-wrapped shift knob, rearview auto-dimming mirror with integrated microphone, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Uconnect Voice Command, SiriusXM Radio and leather-wrapped steering wheel	Opt	Std	Std	Std

A dash in the printed guide is recorded as NA.
Package rows describe what each package contains as printed; the SXT and GT columns can add items on those trims.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

SE Plusover SE+11 standard

Gloss Black (included with Blacktop Package)
Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)
Foldaway, power, heated with body-color exterior
17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)
Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Blacktop Package)
Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Rear Park Assist Package or Blacktop Package)
Console, floor-mounted with four cup holders
Second-row Super Stow ’n Go bucket seats that fold in the floor and include a second-row in-floor storage bin
Seats: Premium cloth
SiriusXM Radio — includes complimentary one-year subscription (available only in the continental United States; included with the Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect 430N radio)
Uconnect Voice Command — handsfree communication system includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and iPod connection in glove compartment (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Driver’s Convenience Group)

SXTover SE Plus+16 standard

Bright (not available with Blacktop Package)
Doors: Power sliding
Fog Lamps
Grille: Black/bright
Headlamps: Automatic
Liftgate — power
Roof Rack: Stow ‘n Place, Bright
Tires: P225/65R17 BSW All-Season
Wheels: 17-in. aluminum Granite Crystal
Remote start system
Storage: Super Console
Seats: Eight-way power driver’s seat
Driver’s two-way power lumbar support (included with power driver’s and front-passenger seat)
Seats: Premium cloth
Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System — includes two transmitters, Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer and headlamps-off time delay
Security alarm

GTover SXT+21 standard

Suspension: Performance-tuned
Belt Molding: Black
Grille: Body-color
Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)
17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)
Three-zone automatic temperature control (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Illuminated front door storage (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Overhead, ambient surround (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Rear swiveling overhead reading/courtesy lamps (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Illuminated visor vanity (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Auxiliary, 115-volt inverter in front of driver’s-side quarter trim panel; includes two USB ports and an HDMI port (included with single-DVD player)
Shades — second- and third-row retractable (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Heated (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with display in instrument cluster, controls mounted on steering wheel (included with Rear Park Assist Package)
Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Eight-way power driver’s and front-passenger seat
Heated second-row seats
Heated front seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
Seats: Leather-trimmed first- and second-row
Radio 430N — CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin Navigation, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input
Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer powered by a 506-watt amplifier

Standard on every trim (41)

3.6-liter Pentastar Flex Fuel V-6 with six-speed automatic
Alternator — 160-amp
Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free
Brakes — four-wheel anti-lock with heavy-duty discs
Defroster — rear
Fuel Tank — 20-gallon
Heavy-duty engine cooling
Tip Start — quiet start; prevents double starts
Door handles — body-color
Fascias — body-color
Glass — sunscreen
Headlamps: Daytime running lamps
Headlamps: Quad-halogen
Molding — bodyside, body-color
Windshield Wipers: Front, variable/intermittent
Windshield Wipers: Rear wiper/washer
Air filtration
Assist handles — front-row passenger mounted on A-pillar, second-row passengers mounted over sliding doors and on B-pillars
Door locks — power
Floor mats — easy clean
Grocery bag hooks — on third-row seatbacks and back of driver’s seat
Lighting: Door, courtesy
Lighting: Liftgate, single floodlamp
12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear quarter trim panel
Power Outlets: Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel
Speed control
Steering column — tilt/telescoping
Steering Wheel: Mounted audio controls
Storage: Glove box, dual (lower is lockable)
Storage: Open bin in lower instrument panel
Windows — front, power with driver’s one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down, power second-row and power third-row quarter vents
Seats: Reactive front head restraints
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger, includes low-risk deployment
Air Bags: Driver’s-side inflatable knee blocker
Air Bags: Front-seat-mounted side
Side-curtain, for outboard passengers in all three rows
Child Seat Anchor System — mounts for two child seats in the second row, helps ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
Electronic stability control system — includes all-speed traction control
ParkView rear backup camera — included with Uconnect 430 and 430N
Tire-pressure monitoring system — warning lamp
Trailer-sway damping

Source: 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Grand Caravan	3.6L 6-cylinder	6-speed automatic · FWD	17MPG	25MPG	20MPG	$3,100	445
Grand Caravan	3.6L 6-cylinderFFV	6-speed automatic · FWD	17MPG	25MPG	20MPG	$3,100	445

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Fits	Tire	Wheel	Type
SEStandard	225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33; Kumho Solus KH16	17 × 6.5 in, steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover	all-season
SXTStandard	225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33; Kumho Solus KH16	17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum	all-season
GTStandard	225/65R17Michelin Energy Saver	17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum	all-season

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Compact temporary spare; Stowed under the vehicle between the front doors on a cable winch; the compact spare has no tire pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary

Additional Maintenance

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter

Service	20k	30k	40k	50k	60k	70k	80k	90k	100k	110k	120k	130k	140k	150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)		20 gal76 L
Engine oil with filter	3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)	6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system	3.6L engine	13.4 qt12.6 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids4 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant3.6L engine	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L engine	SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	Mopar
Engine oil filter	—	Mopar engine oil filters
Spark plugs	—	Mopar spark plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants3 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ATF+4 automatic transmission fluidMS-9602	Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3 brake fluidMS.90039	Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir	Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluidMS-9602	Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

Fuel2 engines

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine	87 octane Regular unleaded	0–15% (E15)
3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine	87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85	Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket	100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
Add 2.9 qt (2.8 L) of coolant if equipped with a rear heater.
Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern, twice around; recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Flex-fuel engine oil must meet MS-6395 for E-85 operation.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan: 4 recall campaigns, 271 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
Dodge Grand Caravan Van FWD				16.4% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (4)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchorDecember 18, 2025 · Campaign 25V876000

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Campaign 25V876000 on NHTSA.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyMay 15, 2020 · Campaign 20V278000

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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 20V278000 on NHTSA.gov

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

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.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V523000

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.

Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V523000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 271
Crashes: 8
Fires: 0
Injuries: 14

Electrical system92
Unknown or other65
Structure59
Engine34
Power train23
Latches/locks/linkages15
Seats14
Air bags13

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Grand Caravan. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Owner's manuals

Uconnect & radio

Uconnect 430/430NRadio / Uconnect manual (PDF)

Supplements

Tire WarrantySupplement (PDF)

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan against salt, snow and steep grades

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan lines that matter for a Lansing winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 225/65R17 size, a true winter tire on 17-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 5W-20, 6 qt per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 5W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 730 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Which wheels do the pulling

Every 2018 version in the factory data is front-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Grand Caravan wears, from the factory 225/65R17 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 5.8 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2018 Grand Caravan. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan questions

How much oil does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan use?

3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?

At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/65R17 (SE, SXT, GT). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Packages no longer offered: Rear Park Assist Package and Smoker's Group; No longer standard or offered on some trims: ParkSense rear park assist system — assists while parking (SE).

Does the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recent: Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), Fuel system, gasoline: storage (May 2020), and Electrical system: wiring (August 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 271 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (92), unknown or other (65), and structure (59). 8 complaints involved a crash and 0 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan is 4 out of 5 stars (Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.