Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan a bad year?
358 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 80, 2.7× a quiet Grand Caravan year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 2.7× the complaints of a quiet Grand Caravan year, spread over 21k–118k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 Grand Caravan owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 79,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 80 (22%) | 21k–118k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 61 (17%) | 68k–96k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 47 (13%) | 46k–82k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 19 (5%) | 61k–118k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Body structure | 17 (5%) | 37k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 11 (3%) | 13k–84k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Steering | 6 (2%) | 65k–129k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Fuel system | 11 (3%) | 80k–126k miles · ahead | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 127 (35%) | 15k–73k miles · mostly behind | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Visibility and wipers | 12 (3%) | 8k–44k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 10 (3%) | 4k–57k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Stability control | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 79,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 358 complaints: 11 mention a crash · 13 mention a fire · 18 report an injury · 8 say the car was towed.
9 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Related to service bulletin SB-10058301-5939, Dodge has a known engine defect that results in failure of the engine oil cooler that can cause sudden and major oil loss and potential catastrophic engine failure.
While driving the check engine light came on when I came to a red light I noticed the engine idle was rough. I checked the code when I got home P0305 misfire in cylinder no.
We were driving 55MPH on route 100 in maryland when the driver's knee bumped the key and the ignition moved into the off position.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 79,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan: 5
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. 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.
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Dodge: 75
Repair instructions Dodge sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Neighbouring years
2013 Grand Caravan: 472 complaints, keep it · 2015 Grand Caravan: 281 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission.
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Questions
Is the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan a bad year?
358 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 80, 2.7× a quiet Grand Caravan year. At 79,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 2.7× the complaints of a quiet Grand Caravan year, spread over 21k–118k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (80), seats (61), air bags (47), transmission and drivetrain (19), body structure (17). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 21k–118k miles.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 recall campaigns list this model year: Adaptive equipment (NHTSA 25V-876), Equipment (NHTSA 17V-824), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 16V-044), Tires (NHTSA 14V-632) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.