Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Caravan has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Caravan has several reliability issues, as evident from complaints about the electrical system and engine. Frequent electrical failures and some structural concerns contribute to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| structure | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 100,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical glitches
- Engine overheating or stalling
- Unusual brake noises
- Transmission slipping or hesitating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.