2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (77) · Engine (58) · Seats (52)
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225 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2017-12-21 · campaign 17V824000 · 61,791 vehicles
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 v
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield 2016-01-28 · campaign 16V044000 · 184 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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 Systems 2014-10-08 · campaign 14V632000 · 10,390 vehicles
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 t
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2014-05-07 · campaign 14V234000 · 644,757 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (125)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, 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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
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What owners report
2026-10-02 · Power Train · 84,900 mi“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, …”
2026-09-25 · Seats“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 …”
2026-08-08 · Unknown Or Other“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! …”
2026-07-05 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint“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. …”
2026-06-18 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 96,000 mi“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 w…”
2026-05-19 · Engine · 175,000 mi“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 d…”
2026-02-10 · Wheels“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…”
2025-12-31 · Seats“the passenger's headrest just exploded.…”
2025-11-26 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 77,000 mi“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…”
2025-10-23 · Power Train · 79,000 mi“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 bucke…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.