Total Complaints
474 filings
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN · model year
474 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash reports, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014DODGEGRAND CARAVAN carries 474 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 19 crashes, 18 fires, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 4/5 rating, with 4/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 GRAND CARAVAN is electrical system with 125 filings, followed by engine (79) and seats (52). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 5 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2014 GRAND CARAVAN, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
474 filings
Crashes Reported
19 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 125 |
| ENGINE | 79 |
| SEATS | 52 |
| AIR BAGS | 46 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| WHEELS | 9 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 |
| STEERING | 6 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windsh
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers ma
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraint
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Mo
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
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
The passenger's headrest just exploded.
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.
Mileage: 77,000
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 the local dealer, who confirmed there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The dealer emailed the VIN to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Mileage: 79,000
.....2014 Dodge Grand Caravan...dc: 07-14...approx date of incident:09-12-2025...reported to Dealer and Dodge customer svc @ 1997. Reported on 09 - 24,25,26 - 2025, after researching on you tube and the net and finding other vehicles with same issue, dodge case was opened with NO assistance from dodge at this time! Out of warranty! Dodge is aware of the problem and extended a warranty on the issue up to 10 years/ unlimited mileage...Problem; While driving down the interstate at highway speed my drivers side SEAT BACK HEAD RESTRAINT EXPLODED, almost causing an accident! No warnings, No check engine lights, No airbag lights, nothing just a loud bang and the head restraint slammed forward into the back of my head.....
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 .
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 .
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 .
Passenger headrest airbag went off /exploded open while I was parking the van in my driveway. No one was sitting in the passenger seat so no one was injured. Yes, you can inspect it. I called dodge but they said there were no recalls. No one has inspected it. No warning lights.
First, the back hatch would just open itself even if you were going 30 miles an hour or under. Had it checked out couldnât afford the diagnostics so I took out the fuse. Second, there is a ticking in my right back corner. It doesnât happen when youâre going down the road, but it happens while youâre parked or just starting out. Mechanic friend of mine checked into it we would have to trace the electrical from front to back and again, I cannot afford that. So thereâs 135,000 miles on my vehicle now and this happened about six months ago. I forgot there was a place to report it. Iâm not very car savvy. Also, I had to replace my entire starting my starter, my alternator, a battery actually too and now Iâm going to have to replace the switch for the ignition thatâs all happened within one year or less. Just thought somebody should report these each time I fixed an ignition issue, the problem was fixed for at least a month or two and then the next one would happen. Very aggr
First, the back hatch would just open itself even if you were going 30 miles an hour or under. Had it checked out couldnât afford the diagnostics so I took out the fuse. Second, there is a ticking in my right back corner. It doesnât happen when youâre going down the road, but it happens while youâre parked or just starting out. Mechanic friend of mine checked into it we would have to trace the electrical from front to back and again, I cannot afford that. So thereâs 135,000 miles on my vehicle now and this happened about six months ago. I forgot there was a place to report it. Iâm not very car savvy. Also, I had to replace my entire starting my starter, my alternator, a battery actually too and now Iâm going to have to replace the switch for the ignition thatâs all happened within one year or less. Just thought somebody should report these each time I fixed an ignition issue, the problem was fixed for at least a month or two and then the next one would happen. Very aggr
First, the back hatch would just open itself even if you were going 30 miles an hour or under. Had it checked out couldnât afford the diagnostics so I took out the fuse. Second, there is a ticking in my right back corner. It doesnât happen when youâre going down the road, but it happens while youâre parked or just starting out. Mechanic friend of mine checked into it we would have to trace the electrical from front to back and again, I cannot afford that. So thereâs 135,000 miles on my vehicle now and this happened about six months ago. I forgot there was a place to report it. Iâm not very car savvy. Also, I had to replace my entire starting my starter, my alternator, a battery actually too and now Iâm going to have to replace the switch for the ignition thatâs all happened within one year or less. Just thought somebody should report these each time I fixed an ignition issue, the problem was fixed for at least a month or two and then the next one would happen. Very aggr
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the actuator for the driverâs 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.
Mileage: 110,000
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.
Mileage: 200,000
The passenger side headrest just exploded. It turns out that this is a safety feature that deployed on its own as part of the housing that holds the unit together just apparently broke. Had someone been sitting there, this would have blasted them in the back of the head. There were no warnings or messages. Now I'm concerned the driver side headrest will explode too while I'm driving and I have an exploded passenger headrest thats now not safe for passengers.
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?
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?
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?
Was driving down the highway coming back from Orlando when my air bag light went off. Heard cracking in my head test and all of a sudden it expired and deployed and hit me in the back of the head and almost knocked me out. Made me dizzy and I had my kids in the car. This should not have happend if I was not in a car crash and dodge refuses to fix it. It was faulty without any warning. There are many people this has happend to and the had a extension back in 2024 and to repair them and I never received a letter
Was driving down the highway coming back from Orlando when my air bag light went off. Heard cracking in my head test and all of a sudden it expired and deployed and hit me in the back of the head and almost knocked me out. Made me dizzy and I had my kids in the car. This should not have happend if I was not in a car crash and dodge refuses to fix it. It was faulty without any warning. There are many people this has happend to and the had a extension back in 2024 and to repair them and I never received a letter
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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