YearToAvoid

2014 Dodge Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Dodge Caravan has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among the 13 model years with data, and carries a "Best" verdict. It shows 20 complaints and no recalls, with electrical system issues (35% of complaints) the top concern.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
17/100
#11 of 13 Caravan years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2015
rated Good

Top 2014 Dodge Caravan problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (35%)
  2. Engine5 (25%)
  3. Brakes3 (15%)
  4. Structure & Body3 (15%)
  5. Other2 (10%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)
  7. Airbags1 (5%)
  8. Fuel System1 (5%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Electrical system failures cause dash warning lights to flash and dim while driving, sometimes with the engine losing power.
  • Alternator failures have led to stalling and towing, with warning lights illuminating right before the engine quit.
  • A faulty ignition module can trigger a "bad key" warning and prevent the vehicle from starting.
  • Automatic passenger doors, windows, and remote door locks stop working, with dashboard lights flashing on their own.
  • Oil leaks near the oil filter adapter/heat exchanger area appear at higher mileage, sometimes alongside engine noise complaints.
  • Brake problems reported by owners include vehicles feeling unsafe on wet roads and, in one case, a crash tied to bad brakes.
2014 Dodge Caravan complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2016Nov 2016May 2017Aug 2017Feb 2018Jun 2018Sep 2018Jul 2019
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Jul 2019; peak Mar 2018 (3).

2014 Dodge Caravan recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 compared with other Caravan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution58870—
2013Good33300—
2014Best17200—
2015Good25230—
2016No verdict020—

All Dodge Caravan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Caravan ranks well among its generation, with a complaint index of 17 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Caravan years.
What problems does the 2014 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA complaints point mainly to the electrical system (35% of complaints), followed by engine issues (25%) and brakes (15%). Owners reported dash lights flashing, alternator failures, and doors or windows losing power.
Does the 2014 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Dodge Caravan.
What year Dodge Caravan should I avoid?
Among Caravan years, 2005 (complaint index 100), 2008 (92), and 2010 (83) carry "Avoid" verdicts, far higher than the 2014 model's index of 17.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Caravan problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure across complaints is about 57,192 miles, though electrical issues median around 65,314 miles and brake issues around 32,899 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.