1994 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
1994 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
199
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 199 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 869 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 199 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2018 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 199 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2007 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

1994: 199 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,292
2009544
2010869
2011530
2012584
2013471
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019238
202017

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

29% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIRE
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An electrical short, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the engine while driving the vehicle. Also, replaced transmission three times.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-02-11

Also filed under Electrical system

Structure

17% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-14

Also filed under Air bags and steering

NHTSA recall 99V213000 liftgate support bracket; she had this recall repaired two years ago. The owner states that she heard something, moved out the way and the liftgate slammed shut on its' own. Please describe details.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-25

Service brakes

11% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Air bags

9% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Air bags deployed on 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan with braun handicapped modifications while idling in the driveway during loading of handicapped woman. Attendant was injured due to proximity of head to passenger side airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-25

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-01-27Wheels93V215000 Wheels with misformed lug nut seats were installed on these vehicles. This causes reduced nut to wheel contact area and limits the wheel self-centering capability during installation. This results…

    Remedy: Inspect the wheel assembly plant code; replace wheels known to have the problem and install new lug nuts.

  2. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
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    1995-09-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001001 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning September 1995.

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    1995-12-22Latches/locks/linkages95I001005 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during December 1995.

  5. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  6. I
    1997-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-03-17 Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
  7. R
    1999-08-02Air bags99V113000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after…

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

  8. R
    1999-08-30Structure99V213000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (And integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers…

  9. I
    2000-05-01Recall queryClosed 2002-04-01 Steering wheel separation
  10. R
    2000-11-06Steering00V305000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in…

  11. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V215000 · Wheels
  • Recall 95I001001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001005 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 99V113000 · Air bags
  • Recall 99V213000 · Structure
  • Recall 00V305000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.