2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 130 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, 36% of all 357 complaints for the year, with 10 fires reported. A related recall (14V234000) covers a vent window switch issue, and median mileage at failure is 40,585 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 130
- 36% of 357
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 10
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 40,585 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power and steering assist on the highway, sometimes tied to the charge indicator light coming on.
- Multiple owners describe fires starting near the TIPM (totally integrated power module) and burning the surrounding wiring harness while the vehicle was being driven or parked.
- Some vehicles stalled at low speed while dashboard warning lights, horn, wipers, and washer fluid activated on their own before the driver noticed a burning smell.
- Owners report fires starting at the rear or driver's side of the vehicle while parked and unoccupied, traced to electrical faults or faulty wiring harnesses under the seat.
- A burning odor combined with a non-functioning driver's side window was reported, alongside melted door frame components after smoke was seen coming from the door area.
When 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 7, 2014, latest Sep 6, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
- NHTSA 14V234000May 7, 2014Electrical System644,757 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Caravan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA lists 130 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Grand Caravan, which is 36% of the 357 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Grand Caravan?
- Yes. Recall 14V234000, reported May 7, 2014, covers a vent window switch on 2010-2014 Grand Caravan and Town and Country vehicles; the remedy is a free switch replacement.
- Did the electrical problems cause fires?
- NHTSA complaint data for this component shows 10 fires and 1 injury reported among the 130 electrical complaints for the 2014 model year.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component on the 2014 Grand Caravan is 40,585 miles.
- How does the 2014 Grand Caravan compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2014 model's 36% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2010 (65%), 2011 (63%), 2012 (58%), and 2013 (54%), but higher than 2015 (14%).