Used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Price: $14,295
- Mileage: 107,065 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG8DR715473
Used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan for sale in Dayton, OH — $14,295, 107,065 miles. For its last decade the Grand Caravan barely changed mechanically: every 2011-2020 van has the 283-hp 3.6L V6 and 6-speed automatic (about 17/25 mpg) and front-wheel drive. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan at a glance
The 2013 Grand Caravan added an available Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system, and the entry AVP model's price was cut, making it one of the cheapest seven-passenger vehicles sold. Mechanically it is unchanged: 283-hp 3.6L V6 and 6-speed automatic (about 17/25 mpg). Some 2013 vans had an airbag-software recall, so run the VIN.
- Engines: 3.6 liter pentastar V6 283 hp 260 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic 62te
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 5 door minivan long wheelbase
What changed:
- Available blu ray rear entertainment
- Avp price reduced
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Transmission shift quality and fluid condition; Oil filter housing and oil cooler leaks; Power sliding doors and liftgate operation; Front and rear air conditioning; Stow n go seats and floor bins; Front suspension and steering noise; Brakes and tires; Interior wear and electrical accessories; Maintenance history; Airbag warning light and recall completion.
Known issues to check on a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 62TE 6-Speed Automatic: Shift Quality and Pump Recall (2011–2020)
Every 2011 and later model uses the 62TE 6-speed automatic with the Pentastar V6. Used vans should be road tested for harsh, slipping or delayed shifts, since the transmission works hard in a heavy family vehicle. Separately, certain 2015-2016 vans built from July 31, 2015 to April 18, 2016 were recalled because the transmission pump could seize and cause a loss of drive (NHTSA 16V-461).
What to do: Road-test carefully and confirm the 16V-461 recall is complete if it applies to the VIN. - Pentastar V6 Oil Filter Housing / Cooler Leaks and Early Head Wear (2011–2020)
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 mounts a plastic oil filter housing with an integrated oil cooler in the engine valley. With age it can crack or its gaskets can leak oil or coolant, which may collect out of sight before dripping. Some early (roughly 2011-2013) Pentastar engines also suffered left cylinder-head valve-seat wear that caused a misfire and ticking; FCA extended warranty coverage on that head for 10 years/150,000 miles, which has likely expired on vans of this age.
What to do: Look for oil or coolant leaks around the oil filter housing; a documented replacement is a plus. - Driver Armrest Vent-Window Switch Overheating Recall (NHTSA 14V-234) (2011–2014)
Certain 2010-2014 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vans built August 25, 2010 through October 31, 2013 were recalled because the power vent-window switch in the driver's door armrest could overheat, creating a fire risk.
What to do: Confirm the vent-window switch recall is complete on a 2011-2014 van. - Power Sliding Doors and Liftgate Operation (2011–2020)
Power sliding doors and power liftgates see heavy family use. Worn cables, rollers, latches, door wiring or pinch sensors can cause doors that stall, reverse, or will not latch.
What to do: Cycle each power door and the liftgate several times during inspection. - Rear Climate Control and Stow 'n Go Seating Check (2011–2020)
Three-zone climate control and Stow 'n Go fold-in-floor seats are key features. Rear air conditioning can lose performance from leaks in the long rear lines, and seat latches and floor bins can be damaged by heavy use.
What to do: Test rear A/C and fold every seat before buying a family van. - Airbag, Seat and Brake Recalls by Year (2011–2019)
Several Grand Caravan recalls apply to specific years and build dates: driver-airbag wiring that could chafe and deploy the airbag unexpectedly (2011-2012, NHTSA 17V-376); airbag-controller software that could fire the wrong side's airbags (some 2013 vans, 13V-283); windshields installed with expired primer (some 2014-2015 vans, 16V-044); rear brake caliper pistons (some 2018-2019 vans, 18V-523); and second-row seat striker welds (some 2019 vans, 19V-759).
What to do: Run the VIN and confirm every applicable recall is complete.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date and VIN. Check the VIN for open recalls and completed remedies, including airbag, vent-window switch and transmission-pump recalls where they apply.
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