2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Owner-Reported Problems
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 355 complaints · 5 recalls
Verdict & Safety Summary
Most-reported system: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (95 complaints · 26.8%)
Safety signals:
- Crashes 10
- Fires 13
- Injuries 19
- Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 95 | 26.8% | 0 crashes · 9 fires |
| ENGINE | 61 | 17.2% | 1 crashes · 2 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 25 | 7.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 4.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 13 | 3.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| WHEELS | 8 | 2.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 2.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2.0% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| VISIBILITY | 7 | 2.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 116 | 32.7% | 3 crashes · 2 fires |
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Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 16V044000 was reported 721 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V876000 was reported 4,176 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V234000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V632000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V044000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V824000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V876000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP14004 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE19014 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V234000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V632000
- Report date
- Component:
- TIRES
- Consequence:
- If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V044000
- Report date
- Component:
- VISIBILITY
- Consequence:
- If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 17V824000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V876000
- Report date
- Component:
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Consequence:
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
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Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.