2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th out of 16 model years, and earns a 'Good' verdict relative to other Grand Caravan years. NHTSA lists 357 complaints and 5 recalls, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 36% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 47/100
- #9 of 16 Grand Caravan years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 357
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 11
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 13
- Injuries
- 21
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 21 / 0
Top 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System130 (36%)
- Engine89 (25%)
- Structure & Body81 (23%)
- Airbags47 (13%)
- Other35 (10%)
- Brakes21 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (4%)
- Fuel System11 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (3%)
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 caused sudden loss of power steering and power systems while driving, in one case leading to a crash into a fire hydrant.
- Owners describe electrical fires starting near the TIPM module and burning wiring harnesses while the vehicle was in motion or parked.
- Fuel system corrosion on wiring reportedly burned out a fuel pump, causing a stall at highway speed that left the van unable to restart.
- Structural complaints include a tailgate spoiler detaching and striking another vehicle, and a front door with melted frame material accompanied by a burning odor.
- Front airbags failed to deploy during a low-speed rear-end crash, resulting in head, neck, and chest injuries.
- A brake complaint described the vehicle rolling forward unexpectedly after the driver removed their foot from the brake pedal while parked on an incline.
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
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.
- NHTSA 17V824000Dec 21, 2017Other61,791 vehicles
Equipment
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.
- NHTSA 16V044000Jan 28, 2016Visibility & Wipers184 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
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.
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Relative to other Grand Caravan model years, the 2014 rates 'Good' with a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th out of 16 years tracked. It has fewer reported problems than years like 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2016, which carry 'Avoid' verdicts.
- What is the most common problem with the 2014 Grand Caravan?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 130 complaints, or 36% of all complaints filed for this model year, including several reports of fires.
- Does the 2014 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 Grand Caravan, covering electrical vent window switches, TPMS module reprogramming, windshield replacement, fire extinguisher replacement, and a wheelchair retractor inspection. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Grand Caravan compare to nearby model years?
- The 2013 Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 53 and a 'Caution' verdict, while the 2015 has an index of 27 and a 'Good' verdict, making 2014 fall between them in reported problems.
- How many fires and crashes were reported for the 2014 Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 13 fires and 11 crashes reported for the 2014 model year, with 21 injuries and no deaths.