2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 128 2 crash 10 fire 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL PANEL INTERMITTENTLY HEATED AND CREATED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE WINDOW PANEL AREA WAS WARM AND BURNED THE CONTACT'S ARM. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INDICATE WHEN IT WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIM…”
NHTSA complaint #10640787, 2013 · 1 injury(ies)

“Vehicle started on fire while parked. It was a total loss. The auto shop reported that the fire started due to faulty wiring under the driver side seat. Specifically, related to the harness wiring. Thankfully this didn't start while I was driving. I have seen other reports on this website for similar fires on the Dodge Grand Caravan AND an actual recall for the Crysler Town and Country for similar fires related to faulty wiring. That vehicle is almost identical to the dodge grand caravan. Something need to be done before a loss of life incident...I reached out to Dodge to notify them, and an…”
NHTSA complaint #11599231, 2024 · fire

“Hello good morning I have a serious situation. On April 20, 2022, my 2014 Dodge minivan caught fire at 3:00 a.m. Yes. no explanation. After searching the internet I realized that the same thing has happened to many people with these cars. Look on the official Dodge website, make a claim and they gave me an appointment to see my car on May 24 at Triangle Chrysler in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Later I called today May 27, 2022 to see the result of the investigation and they say that they are not responsible and they do not give me any other explanation. My van is a total loss, everything burned inside.…”
NHTSA complaint #11466395, 2022 · fire

Engine 80 2 crash 2 fire

“This vehicle was reported as parked and unoccupied when a fire started in the engine compartment”
NHTSA complaint #11458791, 2022 · fire

“Engine oil filter adapter assembly failure of Manufacturer OEM Part Numbers: 68105583AA, 68105583AB, 68105583AC, 68105583AD, 68105583AF, 68105583AE This failure results in many safety concerns to include engine bay fires. The inferior plastic OEM part is prone to failures causing pressurized oil leaks at the top of the engine that contaminate many other parts to include the exhaust manifold, exhaust components inclusive of the catalytic converter which operates at normal temperature exceeding 650 degrees F. Flash fires accrue frequently in this regard and engaging the occupants, others, envir…”
NHTSA complaint #11447361, 2022 · fire

“Hello,my concern is safety and All of the recalls,have never been sent to my mail/honored.There seems to be safety issues with the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan engines,transmissions,tp sensors,door bend agitator.Theres more but Id rather have a safe healthy outcome.Also my vehicle accelerates at a un safe speed of over 80 mp when at 30 mpg without my foot even being on the pedal??? Oh my not safe,and police have to help stop vehicle on freeway with 5 lanes of ongoing traffoc very unsafe and scarry.Please help get these issues fixae asap .Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11610631, 2024 · crash

Seats 60 1 crash 11 injury

“Driver's seat headrest suddenly deployed while driving. I contacted Dodge they haven't replied yet. From what I'm reading there are numerous vehicles with same issue. I was very startled, distracted from surprise and have a sore neck.”
NHTSA complaint #11552559, 2023 · 1 injury(ies)

“While driving with my three daughters in the car, the driver side headrest activated and hit me in the back of the head. This was random and no warning was given. As a result the headrest deployed and it cannot be fixed/put back. I currently have a strong headache and am still feeling a little dizzy after the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11536671, 2023 · 1 injury(ies)

“The passenger front seat headrest deployed on its own when my wife was driving us back from the store, yesterday. I am so fortunate that I was in the passenger seat when it unexpectedly and violently deployed, as my wife would have been injured far worse than I was. My neck is sore but I am already on the mend, etc. I would hope this is a 'stand alone' incident, otherwise I would consider this event to be one of SERIOUS CONCERN for Dodge as injury could potentially be far worse than what I experienced, etc. THERE was NO WARNING; NO ABRUPT DRIVING OR ANYTHING; IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH EXCE…”
NHTSA complaint #11452029, 2022 · 1 injury(ies)

Air Bags 47 2 crash 4 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, AND CHEST. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND CHEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…”
NHTSA complaint #10670401, 2015 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“AFTER GOING SIDEWAYS INTO A VERY STEEP DITCH, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CHARGES WENT OFF, BUT NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED SO TIGHT THAT I COULDN'T REACH THE DOOR HANDLE OR WINDOW SWITCH, OR UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11150964, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ON FRIDAY 9/4/20 WHILE DRIVING MY MOTHER HOME THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST EXPLODED SLAMMING INTO THE BACK OF MY HEAD! I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON TEXAS HWY 111 GOING EAST, NO COLLISION OF ANY KIND AND OUT OF THE BLUE IT EXPLODED.*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A SEVERE HEADACHES, NECK, AND UPPER BACK PAIN.*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11353692, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

Unknown Or Other 33 1 crash 2 fire 3 injury

“MY SONS AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A HIT & RUN INJURY CAR ACCIDENT. WE WERE REAR-ENDED ON THE FREEWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND DRIVER BEHIND ME PLOWED INTO US AT ABOUT 30 MPH! INSTANTLY ME AND MY YOUNGER SON BOTH SAID WE HIT OUR HEADS. OUR HEADS HURT BESIDES BEING THRUST BY THE IMPACT. MY SON KEPT POINTING AT SOMETHING ASKING ME TO LOOK WHEN I WAS TRYING TO CALL 9-1-1 FOR HELP AND THE OTHER DRIVER WAS TRYING TO TALK TO ME UNSAFELY IN THE HIGHWAY! MY SON TOLD ME TO LOOK AT OUR HEADRESTS. BOTH FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS HAD DEPLOYED AND STRUCK US IN THE BACK OF OUR HEADS ON IMPACT! WE…”
NHTSA complaint #11231530, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 AROUND 8PM, I PUT THE VAN IN PARK TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND STEPPED OUT. AS I WENT TO MOVE AND SHUT THE DOOR, THE VAN POPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. THE DOOR PUSHED ME DOWN ONTO THE GROUND AND DRAGGED ME, AS MY BODY WAS FREE OF THE DOOR MY LEFT ARM WAS RUN OVER BY THE FRONT TIRE AND THE VAN KEPT GOING. MY MOTHER IN LAW WAS STILL IN THE PASSENGER SEAT TRYING TO STOP THE VAN. SHE FINALLY STOPPED IT, BUT IT WAS TO LATE, MY ARM WAS ALREADY RUN OVER RESULTING IN A VERY SERIOUS CRUSH INJURY THAT HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY SUGERY. I NOW HAVE METAL PLATES IN MY LEFT ARM THAT WI…”
NHTSA complaint #10958905, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)

“My vehicle in the middle of the night got on fire and completely burned. After a week without turning my car on . I'm out of town and my neighbors call me at 3am telling me the vehicle got on fire . The fire department arrived and turn off the fire . They said the fire started on the front inner part . No one was near my vehicle. The vehicle got on fire by it self. I lost my car completely .”
NHTSA complaint #11461592, 2022 · fire

Power Train 18

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly came to a stop. The RPM increased to 4,000 and then decreased. The brake pedal was depressed to avoid a crash. The contact stated that the transmission became inoperable. The transmission downshifted unexpectedly, and the vehicle bucked for 1/8th of a mile. There was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called…”
NHTSA complaint #11695271, 2025

“Check engine light keeps going on. Code reads for a cyclinder 6 misfire. Took vehicle to two car repair shops and both determined cyclinder 6 is unresponsive and stated this is a common issue with the 3.6 engines. Mechanic replaced spark plug, coil and did pressure testing to rule out injector issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11474175, 2022

“I have purchased my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan new in 2014 and I purchased a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan for my daughter. Both required transmissions replaced? My unfortunately was out of warranty for time not miles driven. My daughter's vehicle was covered by the warrantee. The first issue with my vehicle was wheel bearing going out. When they checked more in depth they discovered metal pieces in the transmission fluid. As a result my vehicle required a new transmission as did my daughter's vehicle. What I find very interesting is that the dealership had transmissions in stock? Seems lik…”
NHTSA complaint #11447737, 2021

Structure 17 1 crash 2 fire

“This vehicle was reported as parked and unoccupied when a fire started in the engine compartment”
NHTSA complaint #11458791, 2022 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, BUT IT FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE EMITTING FROM BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE DOOR. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME WERE MELTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND SOMEONE TO INVESTIGATE WITHIN 3-4 BUSINESS DAYS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN…”
NHTSA complaint #10981601, 2017 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE SPOILER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE SPOILER STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10895882, 2016 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 11 1 crash 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION OF UNSPECIFIED WIRING THAT BURNED OUT THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10749215, 2015 · fire

“Hello,my concern is safety and All of the recalls,have never been sent to my mail/honored.There seems to be safety issues with the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan engines,transmissions,tp sensors,door bend agitator.Theres more but Id rather have a safe healthy outcome.Also my vehicle accelerates at a un safe speed of over 80 mp when at 30 mpg without my foot even being on the pedal??? Oh my not safe,and police have to help stop vehicle on freeway with 5 lanes of ongoing traffoc very unsafe and scarry.Please help get these issues fixae asap .Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11610631, 2024 · crash

“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 shut down ,now the dashboard shows the car in reverse but it is actually in park and won't come out of gear. The check engine light is on, the tire is low light is on, and the car with tire tracks is on,(abs). I looked up recalls and they have had a recall on the fuelpump relay .”
NHTSA complaint #11685434, 2025

Service Brakes 11 1 crash 2 injury

“On 7/1/2023 my vehicle began to malfunction while driving - power was flickering with EMC drive error flashing. When this happened, I was at a complete stop in traffic, so I put it in park, then restarted. Everything seemed to be fine, but I was cautious. The same thing happened again, so I pulled into a parking lot and went inside a store for a few minutes. I got back in the car, started the vehicle, then before pulling out into traffic, the center console reported a flashing error again, so I put it in park and restarted again, put my hazard lights on, then pulled away. I was consciously t…”
NHTSA complaint #11568217, 2023 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“10/19/2019, VEHICLE STATIONARY: THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR CALIPER FROZE IN THE FULL-ON POSITION WHEN LIGHTLY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I WAS JUST A MILE FROM HOME AND DROVE IT TO MY GARAGE (LESS THAT 30 MPH). IT WAS DANGEROUSLY HOT AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE AND MAJOR BREAKDOWN HAD I BEEN ON MY 18-HOUR FREEWAY COMMUTE. I JACKED UP THE REAR, REMOVED THE TIRE AND SAW THAT THE E-BRAKE SPRING HAD NOT RETURNED THE CALIPER TO THE BRAKE OFF POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO RETURN IT BY LIGHTLY TAPPING THE E-BRAKE LEVER TO THE OFF POSITION. AT THAT POINT THE BRAKE CALIPER MOSTLY WORKED AS IT SHOULD.…”
NHTSA complaint #11282884, 2019

“BREAK BOOSTER IS BAD! I ALMOST COULDN'T STOP YESTERDAY AT A STOP LIGHT. CALLING AROUND FOR REPLACEMENT PART AND FINDING THAT THIS PART IS OUT OF STOCK OR ON BACKORDER!”
NHTSA complaint #11244377, 2019

Vehicle Speed Control 10 3 crash

“I WAS IN MY CAR I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, MY CAR WAS IN DRIVE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN YOUR FOOT COMES OFF OF THE BREAK AND YOU ARE IN DRIVE MY CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY. ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY MY CAR ROLLED FORWARD I NOTICED IT WAS ROLLING FORWARD AND I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE THE CAR MADE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND THEN THE RPMS REVVED UP AND UP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD AS IF I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS AND IN DRIVE. THE CAR WOULD NOT LET ME GET IT OUT OF PARK AND IT KEPT GOING F…”
NHTSA complaint #11047592, 2017 · crash

“DURING TRAFFIC AT ROUGHLY 10PM, THE CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. OUR VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED LOSING POWER ON THE FREEWAY. BY THE TIME WE GOT TO THE NEXT EXIT, WE WERE LOSING POWER WITH STEERING, CAUSING US TO CRASH INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. WE WERE ABLE TO GUIDE IT INTO A PARKING SPOT BEFORE LOSING THE REST OF THE ELECTRICAL CAPABILITIES (WINDOWS, LIGHTS, ETC.). MY FAMILY WAS STUCK IN THAT DESOLATE ARE WITH NO WAY TO CHARGE OUR PHONE AND TWO SLEEPING YOUNG CHILDREN. AFTER GETTING IT TOWED, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE SHOP FOR A LITTLE UNDER 3 WEEKS FOR REPAIR TO THE COLLISION THAT H…”
NHTSA complaint #10734023, 2015 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY BRIDGE CHANGING LANES WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC TO INSIDE WALLED LANE AROUND A SLIGHT TURN,WHEN THE VAN FELT LIKE IT LOST TRACTION IN THE FRONT RIGHT ;AND SLIGHTLY SPED UP.I DROVE ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALL,SAFELY TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED AND PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY I MANAGED TO ONLY GLANCE AND SCRAPE THE WALL CAUSED MILD BODY DAMAGE ;DEEP SCRAPS AND DENTS.WHEN I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY,I HAD A TRASHED FRONT RIGHT TIRE,HALF A RIM AND EXTENSIVE STEERING COMPONENT DAMAGE.I THINK IT IS POSSIBLE THE TIRE WAS LOW,WITH NO INDICATION OF IT,BUT WHAT SCARED ME WAS THE ACCELE…”
NHTSA complaint #10692810, 2015 · crash

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 9 3 crash

“I WAS IN MY CAR I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, MY CAR WAS IN DRIVE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN YOUR FOOT COMES OFF OF THE BREAK AND YOU ARE IN DRIVE MY CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY. ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY MY CAR ROLLED FORWARD I NOTICED IT WAS ROLLING FORWARD AND I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE THE CAR MADE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND THEN THE RPMS REVVED UP AND UP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD AS IF I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS AND IN DRIVE. THE CAR WOULD NOT LET ME GET IT OUT OF PARK AND IT KEPT GOING F…”
NHTSA complaint #11047592, 2017 · crash

“DURING TRAFFIC AT ROUGHLY 10PM, THE CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. OUR VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED LOSING POWER ON THE FREEWAY. BY THE TIME WE GOT TO THE NEXT EXIT, WE WERE LOSING POWER WITH STEERING, CAUSING US TO CRASH INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. WE WERE ABLE TO GUIDE IT INTO A PARKING SPOT BEFORE LOSING THE REST OF THE ELECTRICAL CAPABILITIES (WINDOWS, LIGHTS, ETC.). MY FAMILY WAS STUCK IN THAT DESOLATE ARE WITH NO WAY TO CHARGE OUR PHONE AND TWO SLEEPING YOUNG CHILDREN. AFTER GETTING IT TOWED, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE SHOP FOR A LITTLE UNDER 3 WEEKS FOR REPAIR TO THE COLLISION THAT H…”
NHTSA complaint #10734023, 2015 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY BRIDGE CHANGING LANES WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC TO INSIDE WALLED LANE AROUND A SLIGHT TURN,WHEN THE VAN FELT LIKE IT LOST TRACTION IN THE FRONT RIGHT ;AND SLIGHTLY SPED UP.I DROVE ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALL,SAFELY TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED AND PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY I MANAGED TO ONLY GLANCE AND SCRAPE THE WALL CAUSED MILD BODY DAMAGE ;DEEP SCRAPS AND DENTS.WHEN I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY,I HAD A TRASHED FRONT RIGHT TIRE,HALF A RIM AND EXTENSIVE STEERING COMPONENT DAMAGE.I THINK IT IS POSSIBLE THE TIRE WAS LOW,WITH NO INDICATION OF IT,BUT WHAT SCARED ME WAS THE ACCELE…”
NHTSA complaint #10692810, 2015 · crash

Wheels 9 1 crash

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY BRIDGE CHANGING LANES WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC TO INSIDE WALLED LANE AROUND A SLIGHT TURN,WHEN THE VAN FELT LIKE IT LOST TRACTION IN THE FRONT RIGHT ;AND SLIGHTLY SPED UP.I DROVE ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALL,SAFELY TRYING TO REDUCE SPEED AND PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY I MANAGED TO ONLY GLANCE AND SCRAPE THE WALL CAUSED MILD BODY DAMAGE ;DEEP SCRAPS AND DENTS.WHEN I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY,I HAD A TRASHED FRONT RIGHT TIRE,HALF A RIM AND EXTENSIVE STEERING COMPONENT DAMAGE.I THINK IT IS POSSIBLE THE TIRE WAS LOW,WITH NO INDICATION OF IT,BUT WHAT SCARED ME WAS THE ACCELE…”
NHTSA complaint #10692810, 2015 · crash

“Tire pressure sensor light keeps coming on I've had the tire pressure sensors replaced with non OEM and now OEM Chrysler parts and vehicle doesn't recognize any of the sensors other than the Left front but all sensors pass when individually scanned vehicle was made with in one week of end date of the safety recall p63 NHTSA 14V-632 mechanic shop found this recall and thinks this vehicle should be included but I can't find a dealership that will honor the recall I have 2 other invoices for this same problem”
NHTSA complaint #11717075, 2025

“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 shut down ,now the dashboard shows the car in reverse but it is actually in park and won't come out of gear. The check engine light is on, the tire is low light is on, and the car with tire tracks is on,(abs). I looked up recalls and they have had a recall on the fuelpump relay .”
NHTSA complaint #11685434, 2025

Seat Belts 7 1 crash 2 injury

“AFTER GOING SIDEWAYS INTO A VERY STEEP DITCH, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CHARGES WENT OFF, BUT NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED SO TIGHT THAT I COULDN'T REACH THE DOOR HANDLE OR WINDOW SWITCH, OR UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11150964, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN THE SEATBELT STARTED TO RETRACT ITSELF AT THE POINT THAT SHE WAS IMMOBILIZED AND START CHOKING HER. WE CALL THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SO THEY CAN RELEASE HER. THEY CUT THE SEATBELT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10578141, 2014 · 1 injury(ies)

“While driving, the driver's seat belt will randomly come unbuckled. It was only happening while turning and rarely, but is now increasing in frequency and happens while driving straight.”
NHTSA complaint #11466617, 2022

Steering 6

“In October 2022 I was driving down a residential road and slowed to turn into a parking lot and all power was lost. Was able to safely maneuver car and stop in parking lot. Put car in park, turned off the ignition. Restarted car, seemed ok. Mechanic said nothing was wrong. Now it’s happened twice more (April 14th and 17th, 2023). Once when trying to accelerate and merge onto a highway, once when slowing down to turn into a driveway. Both times the van just seemed to shut down and lose power. Steering became very difficult. Both times van restarted and continued driving after the incid…”
NHTSA complaint #11518338, 2023

“DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD SNAPPED AT THREAD AREA OF THE TIE ROD”
NHTSA complaint #11231935, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE ROAD CROWNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11034236, 2017

Visibility 6 1 fire 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL PANEL INTERMITTENTLY HEATED AND CREATED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE WINDOW PANEL AREA WAS WARM AND BURNED THE CONTACT'S ARM. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INDICATE WHEN IT WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIM…”
NHTSA complaint #10640787, 2013 · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S WINDOW DID NOT FUNCTION. REEDMAN TOLL AUTO WORLD (1700 E LINCOLN HWY #101, LANGHORNE, PA) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). CASE NUMBER: 33951971 WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11089592, 2018 · fire

“MY CAR WILL ONLY BLOW COLD AIR OUT THE DRIVER VENTS AND HOT ON THE PASSENGER AND REAR. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS SITTING OR MOVING ITS THE SAME PROBLEM”
NHTSA complaint #11339499, 2020

Visibility/Wiper 6

“THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO MY HOUSE FROM WORK. I AM JUST WAS TRYING TO OPEN WINDOW ON THE LEFT SIDE NEAR DRIVING SEAT AND WINDOW DROPPED DOWN. IMMEDIATELY WITH BROKEN WINDOW I WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALER DAYTONA DODGE (JAMES COHLER 5730) THEY DID NOT HELP ME NOTHING AND DECLINED REPAIR.THIS IS WAS RIDICULOUS!!!!!!! THEY TOLD ME I HAVE TO PAY FOR LIKE $ 400.00 IF I WANT TO FIX THAT!!!!!! THIS IS NOT MY FALL. THIS IS MANUFACTURE ISSUES!!!! I AM DOING PAYMENTS FOR MY CAR STILL EVERY MONTH AND NEVER LATE. THIS IS CAR NEW VAN!!!!! COST ME$ 26000. AND THIS IS WAS EMERGENCY SI…”
NHTSA complaint #11048524, 2017

“WHEN YOU ACCELERATE OVER 60 MPH OR IF ITS WINDY, THE WINDSHIELD WHISTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SEALED”
NHTSA complaint #11288580, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD ROLL UP OR ROLL DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10907124, 2015

Latches/Locks/Linkages 4

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle with other passengers, the passenger's side sliding door failed to latch and close securely. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11701719, 2025

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the actuator for the driver’s side rear sliding door failed to operate as intended, and the contact was forced to secure the door with a ratchet strap. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the door actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11672280, 2025

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the sliding door became ajar. The door was difficult to close or latch securely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11662264, 2025

Tires 4

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (B & B CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 125 GRANDVIEW AVE, HONESDALE, PA) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V632000 (TIRES), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11098432, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND AIR WAS PLACED IN THE TIRES, BUT THE WARNING REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10789265, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH YOKOHAMA AVID TIRES, SIZE: S33 225/65/R17 (NA). UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES WERE WORN HALFWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN HALFWAY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS ABNORMAL WEARING WITH THIS SPECIFIC BRAND OF TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,143. UPDATED 09/06/16*LJ *CN”
NHTSA complaint #10747863, 2015

Exterior Lighting 3

“Gas pedal stuck on acceleration until van hit 108mph and shut of and turned back on and was fine again Rear hatch light dose not stay in place”
NHTSA complaint #11430830, 2021

“I PULLED OUT OF A WELL LIGHTED GAS STATION AT NIGHT AND MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY SO I ASSUMED MY HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO ON .AS I PROCEEDED TO RT 50 AND MADE THE RIGHT TURN, IT WAS PITCH BLACK EXCEPT FOR THE DASH LIGHTS WHICH WERE FULLY LIT .THE PROBLEM WAS I COULDN'T FIND THE SWITCH TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS OFF, THE SWITCH WASN'T ILLUMINATED. I WAS NOW IN A SERIOUS PANIC. I WAS MOVING SLOW BUT COULDN'T SEE THE ROAD OR WHERE I WAS IN THE ROAD! I FINALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS AFRAID SOMEONE WAS GOING TO HIT ME FROM BEHIND. MY WIFE AN…”
NHTSA complaint #10849655, 2016

“I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 10-30-14 AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ON 1-13-15 WITH THE COMPLAINT THE RADIO FUNCTION / STATION /TIME DISPLAY IS SO DIM THAT IT CAN NOT BE READILY BE SEEN IN DAYLIGHT UNLESS IT HAPPENS TO BE SHADED . ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IT, EVEN THE TIME DISPLAY IS HARD TO READ. I WAS SURPRISED WHEN THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS VERY CLEAR TO ME. IN ORDER TO EVEN SEE THE TIME, A DRIVER HAS TO TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD AND LOOK AT IT FOR A LONGER THAN NORMAL TIME. SAME FOR SEEING THE RADIO FUNCTIO…”
NHTSA complaint #10682531, 2015

Suspension 2

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced abnormal vibration and shaking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who rotated the tires, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11435735, 2020

“AT ABOUT 47,000 MILES, I BEGAN TO HEAR A GROWLING, GRINDING, SHAKING SOUND WHILE STOPPING ON HIGHWAY DURING HIGH SPEED. I BEGAN TO NOTICE IT AT REGULAR STOPPING SPEED. I THOUGHT IT WAS BRAKE PADS. HOWEVER, GOING TO THREE SHOPS. IT WAS DETERMINED BRAKES WERE NOT THE PROBLEM. I T WAS THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND REGULAR WEAR, I BELIEVE IT TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. PLEASE ADVISE.”
NHTSA complaint #10904847, 2016

Traction Control System 2

“The contact's mother owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuse box in the engine had melted. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unkno…”
NHTSA complaint #11615608, 2024

“CPSC: I1520423A. 2014 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER STATED THE VAN WAS A HAZARD TO DRIVE IN THE ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROAD. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE STABILITY AND TRACTION CONTROL WORKED TOGETHER IN A MANNER, THAT LEFT HIM STRANDED ON THE ROAD. *JB”
NHTSA complaint #10712772, 2015

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continu…”
NHTSA complaint #11490012, 2018

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I WAS SOLD THIS CAR WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE OR JACK, AND WAS NOT INFORMED AT THE TIME OF SALE THAT THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED. THERE WAS ONLY AN AIR PUMP. I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND WAS STRANDED WHILE PREGNANT. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10662156, 2014