“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 1, 2024 at 178,000 miles
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the key fob remained stuck in the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown component on the dashboard to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure.”
Owner complaint, filed May 2, 2023 at 30,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the electrical systemRecall (red: the electrical system)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2014 Grand Caravan peaked in 2015, with 67 filed that year. Owners had filed 1 complaints about the electrical system before the first recall that covers it, 14V234000 in May 2014; 99 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 7 so far.
Defect. 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 restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Filed Dec 21, 201761,791 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. 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 may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Filed Jan 28, 2016184 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. 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 windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems14V632000
Filed Oct 8, 201410,390 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC
Defect. 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 Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.
Filed May 7, 2014644,757 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC
Defect. 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.
Risk. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2014 Grand Caravan.
Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPreliminary evaluation PE19014Closed
Opened Sep 9, 2019Closed Feb 25, 2026seats
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments …
Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDefect petition DP14004Closed
Opened Sep 25, 2014Closed Jul 24, 2015electrical system
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 …
Technical service bulletins
125 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2014 Grand Caravan. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
electrical system 31engine 27equipment 20body and frame 17transmission 6visibility 5throttle and acceleration 4fuel system 3
S1408000384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 10, 2024electrical system
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …
9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …
S1408000384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 14, 2023electrical system
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
9004386Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 9, 2021electrical system
WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content
TS-WI-0256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 12, 2018electrical system
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit switch to be tripped consistently. If the up limit switch is not engaged, a vehicle may not come out of park or the conversion may not operate properly next time it is deployed
Showing the newest 6 of 31 bulletins about the electrical system, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
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2014 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD
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16.4%
New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Power Train
Filed Oct 2, 202684,900 milesMN
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 40-45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved but failed to accelerate as intended, and the transmission skipped gears, and made an abnormal whining sound. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and metal shavings were found inside the transmission. The mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 84,900.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 25, 2026FL
The headrest safety feature deployed while the car was parked with the key OUT of the ignition. The internal plastic components have failed and broken and the headrest is not repairable. This incident happened on 9/23/2026. No prior warning lights were displayed and no previous symptoms were visible before failure. Currently, part is available for inspection. A dealer was contacted to check on warranty replacement. Vehicle is out of even the "extended" warranty due to the time frame being from date of service instead of being extended from the end of the initial warranty period. Part was not inspected by the dealer. Due to the potential severe impact these devices could enforce, these headrests should be recalled and replaced with new designed headrests and/or replaced with standard non-safety headrests for the life of the vehicles.
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 8, 2026NH
Safety issue with slider doors not opening. You can hear the sound of the locking mechanism noise continuing after attempting to open the doors. This will happen when it is very hot or cold weather. I think it might be the actuator. I have three toddlers and have had to climb over the front seats to get into the back seats!
Air Bags
Filed Jul 5, 2026KY
The airbag compartment in the drivers seat headrest popped open while driving and I have been unable to pop it back in. I was not injured but it scared me and could have caused an accident.
Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
Filed Jun 18, 202696,000 milesTN
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the front driver’s seat headrest deployed. The contact stated that during the failure the key was not in the ignition, and the vehicle was off. No injury was sustained. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Engine
Filed May 19, 2026175,000 milesWA
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would lose automotive power and the steering wheel became difficult to veer in either the left or right direction. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the VIN not being included in any recalls. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign number; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
Wheels
Filed Feb 10, 2026MN
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
Seats
Filed Dec 31, 2025DE
The passenger's headrest just exploded.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Nov 26, 202577,000 milesMO
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.
Power Train
Filed Oct 23, 202579,000 milesAZ
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.
Seats
Filed Sep 26, 2025AZ
.....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.....
Electrical System
Filed Sep 6, 2025CA
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 .
Air Bags
Filed Sep 6, 2025MN
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.
Electrical System
Filed Aug 21, 2025NY
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 you’re 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 there’s 135,000 miles on my vehicle now and this happened about six months ago. I forgot there was a place to report it. I’m not very car savvy. Also, I had to replace my entire starting my starter, my alternator, a battery actually too and now I’m going to have to replace the switch for the ignition that’s 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 aggravating.
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed May 21, 2025200,000 milesFL
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.
Seats
Filed Apr 26, 2025PA
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.
Engine
Filed Apr 24, 2025NY
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?
Air Bags
Filed Mar 27, 2025FL
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
Engine
Filed Dec 1, 2024ME
The seals in the oil cooler/filter assembly are leaking and causing oil to run down the motor and along the exhaust system underneath potentially causing a serious fire risk. The leak could also cause the engine to seize and pose a risk while driving at highway speeds or in corners. When searching for recalls on the internet it says there isn’t enough vehicles with the problem to trigger a recall. It don’t take long searching to see this is a wide spread well know issue with most all the 3.6 and 3.2l engines. It was a terrible plastic design places in one of the hottest areas of the engine. This issue was so common dodge eventually changed to design of the cooler to correct the safety issue and it was so prevalent on all these engines. The fix is fine but it has left all these other vehicles on the road with the unsafe design flaw. I really can’t understand why an issue as well known, common and serious has been allowed to remain without a recall, especially given they have an updated replacement part available to correct the issue. I can’t help but wonder if this issue was on an import it would have had a recall years ago but because it’s a US manufacturer is getting swept under the rug. Please do the right thing and look into the issue, especially as common as it is. I can’t even get an inspection sticker on the vehicle because is unsafe and doesn’t meet the standard for a Maine inspection, so there is no way one can argue it isn’t a safety issue.
Electrical System
Filed Nov 1, 2024178,000 milesMI
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
Seats
Filed Oct 11, 2024OH
While driving in the parking lot of my kids school to drop them off in the morning, I heard a loud noise and felt something hit me in the back of my head with some force. It was not painful, but was actually very uncomfortable. I stopped in the parking lot to see what it was. I noticed that my driver side headrest was out of place (the fabric portion was popped forward) away from the plastic backing. I could see the the springs inside the headrest. My husband used a zip tie to pull the headrest back together. My vehicle was not in any accidents to cause this to happen. I did not take it to a dealer to inspect, as it just occurred. There were no warning signs/lights. It was very unexpected and abrupt. No one was injured, but my head was actually uncomfortable and I very glad that I did not have my son driving at the time, as he could have been injured due to the spring loaded force.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Oct 2, 2024235,000 milesIN
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side electronic sliding door locking mechanism malfunctioned and erroneously unlatched. Additionally, on several occasions, the sliding door failed to unlatch, and the door could not be opened. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at undisclosed speeds, the message that the door was not latched securely was displayed. During the failure, the interior roof light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not lock as intended. The battery was disconnected and reconnected to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the siding door locking mechanism was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 235,000.
Engine
Filed Sep 20, 2024TX
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 unknown.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 9, 2024FL
I have a problem with fuel pump circuit .it stays open and drain the battery after I shut the car off ,the problem with the fuel pump rely witch s integritated in the TIPM, to solve the problem I have to replace whole TIPM wich is cost $1070. All Dodge Grand Caravan model 2010 to model 2020 have same problem . Please liste this problem as a recall. Thanks for understanding.
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 27, 2024CT
Sliding door actuator failed causing the door to remain in the locked position and no way to unlock. The actuator arm broke off due to inaffective connection and therefor without cutting a hole in the door it cannot be opened
Electrical SystemCrash
Filed Aug 24, 2024TX
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
Electrical System
Filed Aug 21, 2024MN
The vehicle suddenly shuts down while driving creating a dangerous situation. The dealership diagnosed it as a faulty ignition switch and said it is common and that there was the same issue on previous generation of caravan that was recalled. I have it scheduled for replacement and will ask for the old part back.
Seats
Filed Aug 8, 2024TX
The head rest popped out for no reason. I noticed it when I got into the car.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 13, 2024MO
As I was driving down the road, doing about 40-45 mph, the airbag in my driver's seat headrest deployed. I was jolted forward and suffered neck and back pain, as well as a headache. Due to the neck and back pain, I had to visit the ER and have a CT scan done. There were no lights on the dash at the time of this happening to indicate it was going to malfunction. This has not been investigated yet, as it happened over the weekend but I will be reporting to the manufacturer as soon as they're open as well.
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Jul 5, 2024WI
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 investigator sent me a same day email that Dodge is not responsible. I only had 65,000 miles on this 2014 DGC and took great care of it.
Seats
Filed Jun 20, 2024CA
I bought this van the previous owner told me that the headrest deployed at an unknown time while the vehicle was parked and no one was in it. Since owning it a few months ago the other headrest deployed. This also happened while the van was parked in my driveway and no one was in it.
Electrical System
Filed May 5, 2024MI
Both sliding door lock actuators buzzed and stopped functioning properly, causing them to need to be replaced. This has been difficult to have the doors close and get the kids in and out. Tpms failing, pressures correct on newer tires light keeps coming on.
Service BrakesCrash2 injured
Filed Jan 27, 2024MD
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 trying to stay a few car lengths behind vehicles ahead because I was nervous about what was going on and just wanted to keep away from other vehicles. I made it to an intersection where there was a red light with 2 cars ahead of me. I began braking and decelerated to around 5 MPH and within 30 feet of the vehicle in front of me when the vehicle lost power to the brake. I don’t recall if the steering also went out. I hit the bumper of the car in front of me, and her car was pushed into the car in front of her. Fortunately, I did not sustain any injuries. My airbags did not go off. My confidence in this equipment is seriously affected. How will I know this will not happen again? I could have died or taken the lives of other people. I requested that the company MobilityWorks not make any repairs to the vehicle until they explain the origin of the problem. Instead they replaced parts and stated
Seats1 injured
Filed Oct 30, 2023FL
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.
Engine
Filed Oct 10, 2023AL
Symptoms and Unknown: There are numerous reports of the oil filter housing that is prone to cracking which causes the engines in 3.6 Pentastar V6 engines to leak oil. This engine issue affects the 2011 and newer Grand Caravans with the said engine. My sister has had to replace this part twice now (Every other year - She replaced the last one two years ago) in her Grand Caravan SE. The symptoms which leads us to know that this is the problem is the vehicle develops a really bad oil leak and the oil level ends up being a quart low. The same symptoms happened when the first part was replaced prior to the part that needs to be replaced now. My sister was informed that the part she put in last time is not a definite fix as the said part could malfunction and crack again. This is a defect of the design of this engine that needs to be recalled and replaced with the new part free of charge that is also an updated part that is different than older parts that will not break. This is a SAFETY HAZARD as my sister has two small children and they could wind up on the road or interstate broken down. RECALL or TSB (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN) is needed from Chrysler.
Seats
Filed Aug 25, 2023WI
Passenger side front headrest deployed for no reason while vehicle was parked.
Seats1 injured
Filed Aug 5, 2023TX
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.
Structure › Body
Filed Jul 29, 2023NY
Driving down highway. Rear spoiler flew off.
Engine
Filed Jul 26, 2023NC
Like the other hundreds of thousands 3.6 Litre V6 engines with the notorious oil filter housing/oil cooler oil leak, mine just started at 120,000 miles. I'm the only person to ever change the engine oil and oil filter in this vehicle. I have always torqued the oil filter to spec (18 ft. lbs). There should be a recall on this faulty part.
Seats
Filed Jul 24, 2023FL
My family and I were on a hike in the mountains, and when we got back to our car, the drivers headrest had popped out of itself. We tried to see if we could fix it, but it busted out with such force that it broke parts. When I looked this up, it appears that this is a pretty common occurrence with our make and model, and others have actually had it happen when they are in the seat and been injured! Thank God we weren’t driving through the mountains when it happened! This is a serious issue and I couldn’t believe that nothing had been done to create a recall, especially after finding a report about the same issue with the same vehicle online from October 2019 (almost FOUR years ago) by [XXX] , stating that the government was researching this issue after several people were injured. Apparently this is a safety feature that is built to prevent whiplash in an accident, but is activating without provocation in many vehicles, if it’s not offsetting whiplash, could this not CAUSE whiplash?! This needs to be addressed as a recall and fixed for others before it causes a serious car accident (if it hasn’t already) or kills someone. This is completely unacceptable. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine
Filed Jul 17, 2023IA
Ignition module failed, causing van to stall while driving. The stall forced the vehicle to lose power steering and it had to coast over to the shoulder to get out of traffic, this could’ve resulted in a crash or blocking traffic. This happened twice, once during a very hot day. The van was able to restart after about 30 minutes and finished the short distance to the destination. The second time was at night when temps had cooled 20 degrees and it stalled at approximately the same distance it had traveled the first time. That time it was not able to be restarted and had to be towed to a repair shop, where they tested and replaced the ignition module. No warning lights or indicators went off either time prior to the engine stall. The check engine light did not come on until the second time when it would not start again.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 15, 2023VA
Airbag light came on passenger side on door trying to see if it was recalled at all. No accident in this van is it supposed to do that. Was being getting the van worked on.
EngineCrash
Filed May 23, 2023140,000 milesKY
The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the daughter lost power steering and crashed into a highway barrier on the passenger side. The contact stated that the damage was from the front fender to the rear fender. The contact stated that all the air bags had deployed. The contact stated that the daughter did not notice any warning lights. The contact stated that she had experienced the vehicle stall failure and that failure was intermittent and had occurred while she had been driving on three separate incidents. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and issued a report. The contact's daughter was not taken to a hospital emergency room and was only shaken up. The contact advised that the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact was advised by the police that the vehicle was a total loss. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Electrical System › Ignition
Filed May 2, 202330,000 milesNY
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated the key fob remained stuck in the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown component on the dashboard to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Air Bags
Filed May 1, 202380,000 milesMN
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic rewired of the air bag wiring harness, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic a second time, and the mechanic stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced and advised the contact to reach out to the local dealer. The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the wiring harness was being redesigned because the older model was not functioning correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Seats
Filed Apr 21, 2023NC
The driver's side headrest popped forward. OK one day, then when I got in the car the next it was popped forward pushing it against the back of my neck (thinking it was 4/14/23). Looks like the plastic hooks, or plastic parts just broke. I'm 75 years old, 6"3" tall. Very uncomfortable. I am very happy that the thing didn't explode when I was driving the car. I thought my 2014 Grand Caravan was a safe car. Have less than 128,000 miles on the car. Took it to the local Dodge dealer in Whiteville today (4/21/2023), and was told by the service manager that I was responsible for fixing it (at minimum part would cost $135 + tax, then installation - OR MORE). Told it was a common occurrance. BUT IT WAS ON ME. I have not had any wrecks, speeding tickets, or any bump ups. Now I no longer feel safe in this car. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I would like responsible parties from Chrysler Motorrs to inspect my car. Planning on zip tying the other headrests for fear of it blowing up too.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 21, 2023OH
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 incident. Waiting on word from mechanic to see what may be wrong.
Engine
Filed Mar 8, 2023140,000 milesTX
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the engine was making abnormal ticking sounds while driving at various speeds, and while at a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Electrical System
Filed Nov 7, 2022MN
The vehicle has shut itself off multiple times. It is seemingly random and happens without warning. It has happened when driving at slow speeds but it has also happened when driving at speeds of up to 60 mph and the vehicle loses power. We need to maneuver through traffic while coasting to the side of the road with no power steering available until the car is restarted. The dash goes blank and the car is rolled to a stop. The key is turned off and back on and the car drives as if nothing is wrong. It has been brought to a mechanic and dealer. No one has successfully duplicated the issue and there is no code issued after it happens.
Complaints 1-50 of 359, newest first, reproduced as filed.
It is not among the Grand Caravan years to avoid. Owners filed 359 complaints, against about 329 for a typical Grand Caravan year. The most common complaint is about the electrical system (28%). In NHTSA crash tests it scored 4 stars overall.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The electrical system: 100 of the 359 complaints (28%) are about it. Owners most often say it sets off warning lights on the dash (10%), loses power (7%) and stalls (6%). The typical report comes at 41,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Dec 17, 2025. The largest, 14V234000, covered 644,757 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 62,000 miles. For the electrical system the midpoint is 41,000 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 2 times. The latest, PE19014 ("Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment"), was opened Sep 9, 2019 and closed Feb 25, 2026.
Are there service bulletins for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The manufacturer filed 125 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (31), the engine (27) and the body and frame (17). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Dec 17, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.