2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil filter” (18% of reports).
- 80engine complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil filter: mentioned in 14 of 80 complaints (18%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 7 of 80 complaints (9%)
- Misfire cylinder: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 2 | 10% | 83,749 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 43 | 18% | 45,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 34 | 13% | 65,110 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 58 | 14% | 61,556 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 83 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% | 101,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 80 | 22% | 78,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 70 | 15% | 93,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 119 | 20% | 106,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 92 | 17% | 90,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 137 | 16% | 96,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 42 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 117 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 26 | 14% | 84,500 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 16 | 6% | 95,600 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 115,500 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 6 | 5% | 87,500 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 7 | 3% | 149,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 170,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 168,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 12 | 3% | 138,500 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 255,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 105,617 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would lose automotive power and the steering wheel became difficult to veer in either the left or right direction. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted…
First, the back hatch would just open itself even if you were going 30 miles an hour or under. Had it checked out couldnât afford the diagnostics so I took out the fuse. Second, there is a ticking in my right back corner. It doesnât happen when youâre going down the road, but it happens while…
My car shuts down while idling at a stop light. Before that happens, the rpm drops down, the car shakes a bit, and then the engine dies. What could be the problem?
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Dodge Grand Caravans have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan (22% of the 359 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “oil filter”, in 14 of 80 complaints, followed by “spark plugs” (7).
Other 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (128)
- Seats problems (61)
See all 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or engine problems across all Grand Caravan years.