1994 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
1994 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 255 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1290 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2009 2010: 866 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 356 complaints 2014 2015: 276 complaints 2016: 961 complaints 2017: 401 complaints 2018: 263 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
1994: 199 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992255
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081290
2009543
2010866
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014356
2015276
2016961
2017401
2018263
2019233
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 50 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970211

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, REARENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT . HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960906

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940127 — wheels

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 IN

Remedy: INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.

Campaign 93V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940131 — EA (closed 19951025)

LIFTGATE LATCHES

R 19950929 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSL

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.

Campaign 95I001001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951222 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSLER

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.

Campaign 95I001005 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19971118 — PE (closed 19980317)

AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

R 19990802 — air bags

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 TUR

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.

Campaign 99V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990830 — structure

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 O

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 W

Campaign 99V213000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000501 — RQ (closed 20020401)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

R 20001106 — steering

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 TH

Campaign 00V305000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V215000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001005 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V113000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V213000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V305000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.