2018 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2018 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2018 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 268 | 949 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 278 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,700 mi | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 | 246 |
| Engine | 34 | 183 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 187 |
| Power Train | 23 | 159 |
| Structure | 59 | 95 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 128 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 76 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 53 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 20 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 104 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 39 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 64 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 30 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
2018 Honda Odyssey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.