Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 359 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V044000 Windshields with Incorrect Primer/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V632000 Tire Pressure Warning may Illuminate/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V234000 Vent Window Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 128 complaints
- Engine 80 complaints
- Seats 61 complaints
- Air Bags 48 complaints
- Unknown or Other 34 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
Of the 359 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 359 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has a below-average reliability rating due to numerous electrical system complaints and several recalls, including significant issues with visibility and potential fire hazards. Such concerns, combined with common engine problems, result in heightened maintenance needs and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| vent window switch | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| view obstruction | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 changes
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Brake inspection and replacement
- Transmission service
- Cooling system flush
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating vent window switch
- TPMS warning light issues
- Faulty electrical circuits
- Hard starting or stalling engine
- Loose or displaced windshield
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.