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Common 2014 Dodge Caravan problems
The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to the engine, air conditioning, and transmission.
One of the most significant issues is the engine dying while driving, which has been reported by many owners. This problem is often attributed to a failing alternator or computer issues with the totally integrated power module (TIPM). Replacing the alternator can cost around $400, while a TIPM replacement is more expensive, costing around $1,200.
Another common problem is the air conditioning blowing hot air on the passenger side, which has been reported by owners around 50,000 miles. The main source of the problem is a broken blend door actuator, which has to be replaced, costing around $450.
Shifting roughly between gears is also a common issue, reported by some owners around 40,000 miles. The sources of the problem include a transmission control module, which needs to be reset for around $100, replacing parts costing roughly $850, or a complete transmission failure, which costs $4,000.
In addition to these specific problems, there are four average recalls on the 2014 Grand Caravan, including a recall for the tire pressure monitoring module, which needs to be reprogrammed.
While the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has some significant issues, it is important to note that these problems are not universal, and many owners have reported no issues with their vehicles. However, potential buyers should be aware of these common problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
How reliable are 2014 Dodge Caravans?
How Reliable Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan? J.D. Power and Associates gives the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan a reliability score of 2.5 out of five, which is a little below the industry-wide average of three.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
How many miles will a 2014 Dodge Caravan last?
The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan lasts around 200,000 miles with some average engine and A/C problems. At $10,475 to $11,350, it's cheaper than other minivans, but ownership costs get higher as it gets older. Passenger room is excellent, its stow 'n go seats are fantastic for cargo space and the V6 engine makes good power.
Is there any recalls on a 2014 Dodge Caravan?
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.
How reliable are 2014 Dodge Caravans?
How Reliable Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan? J.D. Power and Associates gives the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan a reliability score of 2.5 out of five, which is a little below the industry-wide average of three.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
How many miles will a 2014 Dodge Caravan last?
The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan lasts around 200,000 miles with some average engine and A/C problems. At $10,475 to $11,350, it's cheaper than other minivans, but ownership costs get higher as it gets older. Passenger room is excellent, its stow 'n go seats are fantastic for cargo space and the V6 engine makes good power.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
2014 Dodge Caravan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Caravan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Seats problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Dodge Caravan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2014 Dodge Caravan complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Dodge Caravan.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-30
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG9ER
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. ONE IS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES DOES NOT. IT'S AS IF THERE MIGHT BE A LOOSE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING. THE SECOND IS THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF OIL LEAK. I CHECK IT REGULARLY. MY THOUGHT IS PERHAPS A VALVE OR A BELT. BUT I'M NOT SURE. THE VEHICLE STILL DRIVES. IT HAS NOT BROKEN DOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-22
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG8ER
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO RAISE THE WINDOW. MOTOR AND REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-30
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG3ER
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE HEADREST HIT DRIVER WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A CITY STREET BECAUSE THE HEADREST BROKE APART. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR OTHER APPARENT CAUSE OF THIS TO HAPPEN. HEADREST CAME APART AND THE INTERNAL PLASTIC PIECES HOLDING A METAL ROD IN PLACE ARE BROKEN. IT WILL NOT GO BACK INTO PLACE DUE TO BROKEN PIECES.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-17
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG9ER
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ... TOOK IT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD WIRING ISSUE BUT NOT SURE WHICH WIRE
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-31
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG7ER
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BOTH FAILED WITHIN 1 YEAR OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 65000 MILES. LOOSING WINDOW CONTROL DOES INTERFERE WITH DRIVING IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS BEING LOWERED AND THEN RAISED NORMALLY USING THE WINDOW CONTROL. THE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED VERY RAPIDLY INTO THE DOOR FRAME.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG9ER
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT DEPLOYED, ON ITS OWN, PUSHING MY HEAD FORWARD. NO COLLISION HAD OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. THE HEAD RESTRAINT LOOKS AS IF THE PLASTIC BRACKET INSIDE BROKE BECAUSE I TRIED RESETTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT, PER MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS, BUT IT WILL NOT RESET. HEAD RESTRAINT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-29
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG5ER
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG1ER
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I WENT TO PUT ON PASSENGER BELT WONT ENGAGE AND SIGNAL COMPUTER THAT ANYONE IS SITTING IN SEAT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-06
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE EXTERIOR B-PILLAR ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY MAKING THEM DANGEROUS TO OTHER MOTORISTS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS. IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE MANY COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-21
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG7ER
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLACK TRIM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AREA, WHICH EXTENDS TO THE REAR DOOR, BLEW OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY STRIETER LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY (520 W KIMBERLY RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, (563) 391-1500). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE PART BE REPLACED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG8ER
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: BOUGHT BRAND NEW WITH BAD BRAKES IN 2014 AND WAS NEVER INFORMED BY DEALER UNTIL STATE INSPECTION 2018. LIVES WERE ENDANGER, BECAUSE OF BAD BRAKES VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT TO REAR SIDE LIGHT PANEL DUE TO BAD BRAKES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY ON CERTAIN STREETS AND UNSAFE ON WET STREETS.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-08
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG1ER
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WITH A CRASH AND INJURY HAZARD. NO START ISSUES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-15
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG8ER
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE PASSENGER DOORS NO LONGER OPEN WITH THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER WINDOWS IN THE BACK DO NOT WORK ANY LONGER . THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK BY THE REMOTE OR BY THE DOOR BUTTON. I HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THEM DOWN. AND OCCASIONALLY THE ALL THE LIGHTS JUST LIGHT UP AND BEGIN FLASHING AND DINGING WHILE DRIVING AND JUST SITTING IN PARK. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS BAD!!!. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE FUSE IN THE DRIVERS MOTORIZED SEAT. THIS HAS BEEN ON ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE SPRING OF 2017.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-21
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG1ER
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER'S HEADREST DEPLOYED DUE TO THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS A PIN BROKE INTERNALLY. THIS SPRING LOADED SYSTEM APPARENTLY HAD ENOUGH TENSION THAT IT BROKE THE PLASTIC. MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME. IF I HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE VEHICLE MY NECK COULD HAVE BEEN BROKEN. A REPLACEMENT HEADREST IS ABOUT $650, NOT INCLUDING LABOR, ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD IT IS NOT IN WARRANTY. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN 4YRS.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-21
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG9ER
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: HARD SHIFTING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-01
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG5ER
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND SO THERE WAS NEVER ANY STICKERS INSIDE/ON/AROUND THE HEADREST. WHEN REMOVING IT FOR CLEANING/PUTTING ON SEAT COVERS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE'S A WIRE CONNECTED TO THE HEAD REST AND IT IS SUPPOSED TO TILT FORWARD IN AN ACCIDENT. NOW, THIS WOULD BE A GREAT SAFETY FEATURE TO HAVE, BUT HOW CAN IT BE CONSIDERED IMPORTANT AND YET NOT HAVE ANY SORT OF INFORMATION ABOUT IT...EXCEPT A TINY LINE SOMEWHERE IN THE MANUAL. SERIOUSLY...WHEN'S THE LAST TIME SOMEONE READ A MANUAL? (OK...HONESTLY I DID YEARS AGO WITH MY FIRST CAR, BUT I LIVED IN THE COUNTRY WITH NO CABLE, NO INTERNET...NO AIR CONDITIONING IN NC! I HAD NOTHING ELSE TO DO, BUT THAT'S NOT REALISTIC!). DODGE IS REFUSING TO FIX THIS AS "IT'S LISTED IN THE MANUAL". HOW CAN I HAVE A SAFETY STICKER ON MY VISOR NOT TO USE THE MIRROR WHILE DRIVING, BUT YET NOT HAVE ANYTHING ON SOMETHING THIS IMPORTANT..AND THIS NEW. I'VE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE BEFORE THAT YOU COULDN'T REMOVE THE HEADREST ON AND NONE OF MY FRIENDS HAD HEARD OF THIS EITHER!
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-15
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG3ER
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDMARK DODGE OF MORROW, GEORGIA WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (JD AUTO OF DECATUR, GA, LOCATED ON 2450 MORROW DRIVE) REPLACED THE STARTER, ALTERNATOR, AND RADIATOR PRIOR TO THE ENGINE FAILURE DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 09/01/17*LJ *CN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-22
- VIN: 2C4RDGCG0ER
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE "BAD KEY" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (OURISMAN CHRYSLER, JEEP AND DODGE, CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND). THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY WIND MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE WIND MODULE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,629.
STRUCTURE,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-25
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG5ER
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: DRIVERS SEAT WAS RELEASING AND RECLINING, VAN DOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT COMPLETELY CAME OFF THE TRACK AND BENT THE RAILING AND THE BLACK STOPPER CAME OFF, SEVERAL TIMES MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I SMELLED GAS ON 1 INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER FIXING IT MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TRIM ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS WERE COMING OFF. THIRD BENCH SEAT WAS FALLING BELOW OTHER SEAT AND WAS NOT EVEN. ALL THESE HAPPENED DURING STATIONARY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-31
- VIN: 2C4RDGCGXER
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2014 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ANNOYING SOUNDS, BRACKET INSTALLATION TO ELIMINATE THE NOISE, ALTERNATOR REPLACED, WATER AND OIL PUMP REPLACED. DEALERSHIP STILL UNABLE TO REPAIR ENGINE NOISE ISSUE. *SMD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-21
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG8ER
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ABOUT THREE MINUTES ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR'S LIGHTS DIMMED. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO LABOR AND THE ENGINE QUIT. I PULLED OVER ONTO A GRASS AREA OFF OF THE ROADWAY. CALLED FOR A TOW AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $584.57
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-02
- VIN: 1 2C4RDGCG3
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: OIL LEAKING FROM BACK OF ENGINE, COMING FROM THE V AREA BETWEEN THE ENGINE CYLS. DETERMINED THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER/OIL/COOLANT HEAT EXCHANGER IS DEFECTIVE. ADAPTER REPLACED ON 3-5-16. REPLACEMENT ADAPTER HAS SAME PN BUT WITH A AE SUFFIX. REPLACED PART IF ORIG, HAD AA SUFFIX OIL,
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-24
- VIN: 2C4RDGBG2ER
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: STRANDED ON FREEWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN CAR JUST QUIT WHILE DRIVING 4,000MILES ON VEHICLE IN JUNE.STRANDED ON ROAD WITH 3 KIDS SUNDAY JAN 25 CAR STOPPED WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING 13,000 MILES ON IT
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