Reliable Auto DB

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 357 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan over 13 years — 38 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Grand Caravan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Equipment, and Windshield.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Complaints

357

Per year

38

Recalls

5

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (128 of 357), then Engine (80) and Seats (60). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 13 that report a fire, and 18 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Grand Caravan has 470 complaints, 56 per year, and the 2015 has 281 complaints, 10 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Equipment 2017-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 17V824000
Summary 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
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.
Recall visibility, windshield 2016-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 16V044000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2014-10-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V632000
Summary Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.
Recall Electrical system 2014-05-07 · NHTSA campaign 14V234000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (357 total)

Electrical system
128
Engine
80
Seats
60
Air bags
47
Powertrain
18
Structure
17
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Service brakes
11
Speed control
10
Electronic stability control (ESC)
9
Wheels
9
Seat belts
7
Steering
6
Visibility
6
Visibility and wipers
6
Latches, locks, and linkages
4
Tires
4
Exterior lighting
3
Suspension
2
Traction control
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
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Crash-flagged

11

Fire-flagged

13

Injury reports

18

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

25201467201521201615201734201851201942202032202123202215202315202412202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Safety issue with slider doors not opening. You can hear the sound of the locking mechanism noise continuing after attempting to open the doors. This will happen when it is very hot or cold weather. I think it might be…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-08
  • "The airbag compartment in the drivers seat headrest popped open while driving and I have been unable to pop it back in. I was not injured but it scared me and could have caused an accident."
    Air bags, Seats · filed 2026-07-05
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the front driver’s seat headrest deployed. The contact stated that during the failure the key was not in the ignition, and…"
    Seats · filed 2026-06-18
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would lose automotive power and the steering wheel became difficult to veer in either the left or…"
    Engine · filed 2026-05-19
  • "Tire pressure sensor light keeps coming on I've had the tire pressure sensors replaced with non OEM and now OEM Chrysler parts and vehicle doesn't recognize any of the sensors other than the Left front but all sensors…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-02-10

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Grand Caravan 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Grand Caravan 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

RT generation (5th gen), 2012–2020
Body styles Minivan
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/65R17

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles among other FCA models: the transmission pump may seize and lose hydraulic pressure, which can cut motive power while driving; dealers replace the transmission pump. Recall 15V-595 covers certain 2016 Grand Caravan and Town & Country vehicles: hood-striker bolts may loosen so the hood can open while driving and obstruct the driver's view; dealers install new striker bolts torqued to specification. Recall 18V-332 covers certain FCA products including minivans in the campaign scope for cruise-control wiring that may allow unintended continued speed; dealers inspect and flash control-module software. Confirm applicability by VIN because several campaigns also list other nameplates.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Owners have filed 357 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan over 13 years — 38 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Grand Caravan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Equipment, and Windshield.

What are common problems with a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (128 of 357), then Engine (80) and Seats (60). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 13 that report a fire, and 18 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Grand Caravan has 470 complaints, 56 per year, and the 2015 has 281 complaints, 10 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?

The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 357 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Dodge Grand Caravan use?

5W-20 (3.6L V6 Pentastar)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-461 cover on the Dodge Grand Caravan?

Recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles among other FCA models: the transmission pump may seize and lose hydraulic pressure, which can cut motive power while driving; dealers replace the transmission pump.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

RT generation (5th gen) (2012-2020).