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2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 81 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, 23% of all 357 complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 81,870. No related recall is listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints
81
23% of 357
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
81,870 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Second-row and rear seats fold or spring forward unexpectedly while driving or parked, sometimes striking occupants.
  • Active head restraints deploy on their own without a collision, driven by a broken internal plastic bracket, and cannot be reset afterward.
  • Stow-and-go middle-row seats flip or fold themselves during driving even when unoccupied, suggesting the release lever fails to fully engage.
  • Exterior trim pieces such as the tailgate spoiler detach from the vehicle without warning, in one case striking another vehicle.
  • Rear sliding doors scratch the body panels when opened, raising owner concern about rust in hot climates.
  • Owners report a driver-door fire with melted door and frame components accompanied by a burning odor and smoke.

When 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2014, latest Jul 5, 2026.

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter92014 Q32018 Q22019 Q42021 Q12022 Q22024 Q22025 Q3
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Grand Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005399 (40%)
  2. 200651 (18%)
  3. 200722 (12%)
  4. 200843 (3%)
  5. 200911 (2%)
  6. 201023 (3%)
  7. 201125 (5%)
  8. 201228 (5%)
  9. 201374 (16%)
  10. 201481 (23%)
  11. 201584 (30%)
  12. 2016268 (27%)
  13. 2017134 (32%)
  14. 201886 (32%)
  15. 201961 (25%)
  16. 20201 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body problems on the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA lists 81 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 23% of all 357 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Grand Caravan's structure and body issues?
No related recall is listed for the Structure & Body component in NHTSA data for this model year.
At what mileage do these structure and body issues typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 81,870 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Grand Caravan.
What kinds of structure and body failures are most reported?
Owners describe seats folding or flipping unexpectedly, head restraints deploying on their own, exterior trim detaching, and in some cases door fires or melted door components.
Have crashes or injuries been linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this component for the 2014 Grand Caravan lists 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 11 injuries.

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.