2014 Dodge Caravan Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Caravan, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical728.0%
- Engine520.0%
- Body & structure312.0%
- Brakes28.0%
- Powertrain (other)28.0%
- Airbags14.0%
- Visibility14.0%
- Driver assistance14.0%
- Fuel system14.0%
- Interior & seats14.0%
- Seat belts14.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. ONE IS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES DOES NOT. IT'S AS IF THERE MIGHT BE A LOOSE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING. THE SECOND IS THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF OIL LEAK. I CHECK IT REGULARLY. MY THOUGHT IS PERHAPS A VALVE OR A BELT. BUT I'M NOT SURE. THE VEHICLE STILL DRIVES. IT HAS NOT BROKEN DOWN.
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO RAISE THE WINDOW. MOTOR AND REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. ONE IS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES DOES NOT. IT'S AS IF THERE MIGHT BE A LOOSE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING. THE SECOND IS THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF OIL LEAK. I CHECK IT REGULARLY. MY THOUGHT IS PERHAPS A VALVE OR A BELT. BUT I'M NOT SURE. THE VEHICLE STILL DRIVES. IT HAS NOT BROKEN DOWN.
ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WITH A CRASH AND INJURY HAZARD. NO START ISSUES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE EXTERIOR B-PILLAR ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY MAKING THEM DANGEROUS TO OTHER MOTORISTS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS. IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE MANY COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLACK TRIM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AREA, WHICH EXTENDS TO THE REAR DOOR, BLEW OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY STRIETER LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY (520 W KIMBERLY RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, (563) 391-1500). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE PART BE REPLACED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
BOUGHT BRAND NEW WITH BAD BRAKES IN 2014 AND WAS NEVER INFORMED BY DEALER UNTIL STATE INSPECTION 2018. LIVES WERE ENDANGER, BECAUSE OF BAD BRAKES VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT TO REAR SIDE LIGHT PANEL DUE TO BAD BRAKES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY ON CERTAIN STREETS AND UNSAFE ON WET STREETS.
ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WITH A CRASH AND INJURY HAZARD. NO START ISSUES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WITH A CRASH AND INJURY HAZARD. NO START ISSUES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY.
HARD SHIFTING
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ... TOOK IT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD WIRING ISSUE BUT NOT SURE WHICH WIRE
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BOTH FAILED WITHIN 1 YEAR OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 65000 MILES. LOOSING WINDOW CONTROL DOES INTERFERE WITH DRIVING IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS BEING LOWERED AND THEN RAISED NORMALLY USING THE WINDOW CONTROL. THE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED VERY RAPIDLY INTO THE DOOR FRAME.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
STRANDED ON FREEWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN CAR JUST QUIT WHILE DRIVING 4,000MILES ON VEHICLE IN JUNE.STRANDED ON ROAD WITH 3 KIDS SUNDAY JAN 25 CAR STOPPED WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING 13,000 MILES ON IT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVERS SEAT WAS RELEASING AND RECLINING, VAN DOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT COMPLETELY CAME OFF THE TRACK AND BENT THE RAILING AND THE BLACK STOPPER CAME OFF, SEVERAL TIMES MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I SMELLED GAS ON 1 INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER FIXING IT MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TRIM ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS WERE COMING OFF. THIRD BENCH SEAT WAS FALLING BELOW OTHER SEAT AND WAS NOT EVEN. ALL THESE HAPPENED DURING STATIONARY
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVERS SEAT WAS RELEASING AND RECLINING, VAN DOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT COMPLETELY CAME OFF THE TRACK AND BENT THE RAILING AND THE BLACK STOPPER CAME OFF, SEVERAL TIMES MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I SMELLED GAS ON 1 INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER FIXING IT MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TRIM ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS WERE COMING OFF. THIRD BENCH SEAT WAS FALLING BELOW OTHER SEAT AND WAS NOT EVEN. ALL THESE HAPPENED DURING STATIONARY
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WENT TO PUT ON PASSENGER BELT WONT ENGAGE AND SIGNAL COMPUTER THAT ANYONE IS SITTING IN SEAT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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