YearToAvoid

2014 Dodge Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

29/100

#6 most-complained of 8 Caravan years

The 2014 Dodge Caravan has 20 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 29, ranking 6th out of 8 model years — a Good verdict relative to other Caravan years. Electrical System issues lead at 35% of complaints, with no recalls filed for this year.

Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Dodge Caravan problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving, with dash warning lights illuminating and the engine quitting suddenly.
  • Some describe the alternator failing, causing dimmed lights and labored engine and transmission response before shutdown.
  • Others report the ignition key failing to start the vehicle, with a 'bad key' warning message and a faulty wind module preventing computer reprogramming.
  • Several note oil leaking from the engine near the oil filter adapter or heat exchanger, sometimes requiring part replacement.
  • Owners describe sliding doors coming off their tracks, trim detaching, and seats reclining or dropping unexpectedly.
  • A few report brakes that felt unsafe from new, with one incident leading to a crash and vehicle damage.
2014 Dodge Caravan complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2016Nov 2016May 2017Aug 2017Feb 2018Jun 2018Sep 2018Jul 2019
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Jul 2019; peak Mar 2018 (5).

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)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid86870—
2013Caution57300—
2014Good29200—
2015Good43230—
2016No verdict020—

All Dodge Caravan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Compared to other Caravan model years, 2014 ranks well. It has 20 complaints and a Complaint Index of 29, giving it a Good verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 8 years tracked.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Caravan?
Electrical System issues make up 35% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 25% and Brakes at 15%. Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 57,192.
Does the 2014 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Dodge Caravan, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Caravan compare to the 2010 or 2012 model years?
The 2010 Caravan has a Complaint Index of 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2012 sits at 86 and is also rated Avoid. The 2014 model's index of 29 is much lower, making it a better choice among these years.

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.