repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 359 owner complaints about the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
359 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
128Electrical system13 crash/fire/injury
80Engine4 crash/fire/injury
61Seats12 crash/fire/injury
48Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
19Power train
17Structure
11Fuel/propulsion system
11Service brakes
10Vehicle speed control
6013 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 128 | 13 |
| Engine | 80 | 4 |
| Seats | 61 | 12 |
| Air bags | 48 | 3 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| 13 other systems | 60 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Visibility: windshield
Risk. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure,…
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repaired · 2016 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
41kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 69 electrical system complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
28under 30k miles60under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 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
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have a 2014 Dodge Caravan.The van only has 48 k miles. The battery went bad so I replaced the battery. Then the problem started. 1st the car will NOT turn off. I remove the key and the engine is still running and won't turn off. I had to remove the ASD relay which was very hot. Once I was able to…
First, the back hatch would just open itself even if you were going 30 miles an hour or under. Had it checked out couldn’t afford the diagnostics so I took out the fuse. Second, there is a ticking in my right back corner. It doesn’t happen when you’re going down the road, but it happens while…
My car shuts down while idling at a stop light. Before that happens, the rpm drops down, the car shakes a bit, and then the engine dies. What could be the problem?
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