no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
1994 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 199 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
199 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Power train2 crash/fire/injury
33Structure2 crash/fire/injury
19Engine and engine cooling
18Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
14Visibility
11Latches/locks/linkages
10Fuel system, gasoline
10Steering
419 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 56 | 2 |
| Structure | 33 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 0 |
| Air bags | 18 | 7 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 4 |
| Visibility | 14 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 41 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1994 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Risk. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other Grand Caravan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Caravan median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONNo recall
- LIFTGATE LATCHESNo recall
- SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONNo recall
- AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORNo recall
- STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONLed to recall 00V-305
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PURCHASED ON 5/2001 A USED 1994 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH 93,000 MILES FROM CARMICHAEL AUTO EXCHANGE "AS IS". AFTER 1,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED. REPLACED @ $1875.60 WITH NEW MOPAR REBUILT AT 94,282. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR TRANS SERVICE ON 3/8/2002 AT 109,252 TO DEALER. INSTALLED TRANSMISSION…
WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VAN IN APRIL OF 2001 THE TRANSAXLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE WHEN COLD. THE VEHICLE HAS APPARENTLY BEEN WARMED UP BEFORE WE TEST DROVE IT. THE TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID WERE REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS FINE UNTIL THE NEXT COLD SEASON. THE FLUID AND FILTER WERE…
TRANSAXLE ON 1994 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO AXLES. THE AXLES HAD TO BE REPLACED, ONE AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THEY ARE NOW FAILING AGAIN. THE FRONT END WOBBLES AND SHAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARSHLY, WITH A SLAM. THE…
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