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2014 Dodge Caravan

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2014 Dodge Caravan are lower than the model-year median of 182.

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When problems were reported

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Limited mileage data: 14 of 20 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

7 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

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 VAL…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11229040

Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2019
Electrical System

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.

NHTSA ODI #11222069

67,998 miles · Jul 2, 2018
Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD

NHTSA ODI #11105211

65,000 miles · Feb 28, 2018
Electrical System

THE PASSENGER DOORS NO LONGER OPEN WITH THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER WINDOWS IN THE BACK DO NOT WORK ANY LONGER . THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK BY THE REMOTE OR BY THE DOOR BUTTON. I HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THEM DOWN. AND OCCASIONALLY THE ALL THE LIGHTS JUST LIGHT UP AND BEGIN FLASHING AND DINGING WHILE DRIVING AND JUST SIT…

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THE PASSENGER DOORS NO LONGER OPEN WITH THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER WINDOWS IN THE BACK DO NOT WORK ANY LONGER . THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK BY THE REMOTE OR BY THE DOOR BUTTON. I HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THEM DOWN. AND OCCASIONALLY THE ALL THE LIGHTS JUST LIGHT UP AND BEGIN FLASHING AND DINGING WHILE DRIVING AND JUST SITTING IN PARK. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS BAD!!!. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE FUSE IN THE DRIVERS MOTORIZED SEAT. THIS HAS BEEN ON ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE SPRING OF 2017.

NHTSA ODI #11075412

65,629 miles · May 31, 2017
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE "BAD KEY" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (OURISMAN CHRYSLER, JEEP AND DODGE, CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND). THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE COMP…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE "BAD KEY" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (OURISMAN CHRYSLER, JEEP AND DODGE, CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND). THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY WIND MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE WIND MODULE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,629.

NHTSA ODI #10992467

Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2017
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling

2014 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ANNOYING SOUNDS, BRACKET INSTALLATION TO ELIMINATE THE NOISE, ALTERNATOR REPLACED, WATER AND OIL PUMP REPLACED. DEALERSHIP STILL UNABLE TO REPAIR ENGINE NOISE ISSUE. *SMD

NHTSA ODI #10925808

51,850 miles · Nov 23, 2016
Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ABOUT THREE MINUTES ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR'S LIGHTS DIMMED. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO LABOR AND THE ENGINE QUIT. I PULLED OVER ONTO A GRASS AREA OFF OF THE ROADWAY. CALLED FOR A TOW AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $584.57

NHTSA ODI #10927594

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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