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2014 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan is about average by owner complaints: 136 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 93, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 379 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 29K to 92K miles on the car (239 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 14K–68K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 17K–116K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 67K–97K miles
Recalls 5
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- equipment 2017
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
- visibility 2016
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.
Show all 5 recalls
- tires 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.
- electrical 2014
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 226 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Various vehicles are experiencing loss of oil, and possibly an oil leakage pooling in engine…
- Intermittent Extended Crank, Long Crank Time
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan leaking oil from oil filter housing. Oil is accumulating on the transmission area. When the oil hits something hot, it smokes. Might start a fire.
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 11047417
More owner reports
The vehicle airbag lights stay on...the windshield wipers cut on by themselves and the window rolls down by itself. The car can be stationary or in motion.
NHTSA complaint 10787378
Almost six months and still cannot get the rear quarter vent window switch issue solved. Help!!
NHTSA complaint 10750261
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 93; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (57%), engine (20%) and airbags (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,000 and 92,000 miles. The middle report was at 62,000 miles, from 239 complaints.
Does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works