2014 Dodge Grand Caravan — Known Issues & Recalls

Your passenger-side sliding door won't latch or close all the way, and your door ajar warning light stays on. This happened at 77,000 miles, and the door hasn't been repaired yet. The manufacturer opened a case but didn't provide a solution through the dealer.

Your driver's side rear sliding door actuator stopped working, forcing you to strap the door shut with a ratchet strap. Your dealer confirmed the actuator was faulty and needed replacement. The fix will involve replacing the faulty sliding door actuator motor.

Your sliding door came open while driving at 30 mph and is now difficult to close or latch securely. Your dealer confirmed this issue isn't covered by a recall and didn't diagnose or repair it. The manufacturer didn't offer assistance either. Fixing this will likely involve inspecting and adjusting the door latch mechanism, hinges, or weatherstripping to ensure the door closes and locks properly.

Your passenger-side sliding door's electronic lock is malfunctioning—sometimes it unlocks on its own while you're driving, and other times it won't unlock at all so you can't open the door. You may also see a warning message saying the door isn't latched securely, and your roof light stays on while the vehicle won't lock properly. A mechanic confirmed the sliding door locking mechanism is faulty and needs replacement.

Your driver's seat headrest suddenly exploded and moved forward while you were driving on the highway at normal speeds, striking the back of your head and nearly causing an accident. There were no warning lights or sounds before it happened. Dodge has acknowledged this is a known issue and extended the warranty coverage to 10 years/unlimited mileage, though your vehicle appears to be out of the original warranty period. The repair will likely involve replacing the entire seat headrest assembly.

Your passenger side headrest suddenly deployed on its own, with the housing breaking apart in the process. If someone had been sitting in that seat, they could have been struck in the back of the head without any warning. You're now concerned the driver side headrest may do the same thing while you're driving, and the passenger headrest is no longer safe to use.

Your driver's side headrest suddenly broke apart while you were driving, with the fabric portion popping forward away from the plastic backing and exposing the springs inside. The headrest struck you in the back of your head with considerable force, though it wasn't painful. This happened without any prior warning signs or vehicle accidents, and your husband temporarily held it together with a zip tie. The fix will likely involve replacing the headrest assembly or having it professionally repaired to ensure the springs and fabric are properly secured.

The passenger seat headrest suddenly broke apart or shattered. This happened without any crash or collision. You may need to have the headrest assembly replaced to ensure proper neck support for passengers.

While driving at 30 mph, your van suddenly lost power and came to a stop, with the engine RPM jumping to 4,000 before dropping. The transmission became unresponsive, downshifted unexpectedly, and made abnormal sounds while the vehicle bucked for about 1/8 of a mile—you had to use the brakes to prevent a crash. An independent mechanic determined your transmission needs to be replaced. This happened at approximately 79,000 miles with no warning lights to alert you beforehand.

Your passenger headrest airbag unexpectedly deployed while you were parking in your driveway, even though no one was sitting in that seat. There were no warning lights before this happened, and Dodge told you there are no recalls for this issue. The airbag will need to be inspected and replaced to determine why it deployed on its own.

While driving on the highway, your airbag warning light came on, followed by a cracking sound. Your airbag then deployed unexpectedly even though you weren't in a crash, hitting you in the back of the head and causing dizziness. You had your children in the car at the time. You mention that Dodge has refused to repair it and that you never received a recall letter about a 2024 service extension, despite reports that this issue has affected other owners.

Your oil cooler's seals are leaking, causing oil to drip onto the engine and exhaust system. This creates a potential fire hazard and could cause your engine to overheat and seize, especially at highway speeds or while cornering. The issue stems from a plastic cooler design placed in an extremely hot engine area. Fixing this requires replacing the oil cooler assembly with an updated design.

After replacing your battery, your van won't shut off even when you remove the key—the engine keeps running. You also notice the dashboard shows the transmission in reverse when it's actually in park, and the car won't shift out of gear. Multiple warning lights are on including check engine, low tire pressure, and ABS. There's a known recall for the fuel pump relay that may be related to these electrical issues.

Your rear hatch opens on its own while driving at speeds of 30 mph or lower, which you've disabled by removing the fuse due to cost concerns. You're also experiencing a ticking noise from the right rear corner that occurs when parked or starting out, but not while driving. Additionally, within the past year you've had to replace your starter, alternator, battery, and ignition switch in sequence—each repair temporarily fixes the problem for a month or two before the next component fails. Diagnosing and fixing these electrical issues may require tracing wiring from the front to back of the vehicle.

Your engine stalls while stopped at red lights. Before it dies, you'll notice the RPM drops, the car shakes slightly, and then the engine shuts off completely. This could indicate an issue with fuel delivery, ignition timing, or engine idle control that needs diagnosis and repair.

While driving at night, your vehicle suddenly lost all engine power with no warning light appearing on the dashboard. You were able to restart the engine and continue driving. Although you suspect this is related to a known recall involving the electrical system and airbags, your vehicle's identification number was not included in that recall. The issue hasn't been diagnosed or repaired yet.

Your vehicle won't accelerate when you press the gas pedal after shifting into Drive, and both the check engine and traction control warning lights are on. A mechanic found that the fuse box in the engine compartment has melted, which is preventing the engine from operating normally. This will require replacing the damaged fuse box and diagnosing what caused it to overheat in the first place.

Your fuel pump circuit stays open after you shut off the car, which drains your battery. The problem is with the fuel pump relay that's built into your TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). To fix this, you'll need to replace the entire TIPM unit.

Your sliding door won't unlock because the actuator (the mechanism that operates the lock) failed and broke at its connection point. The door is now stuck in the locked position with no way to open it without cutting into the door panel. Fixing this will likely require replacing the sliding door actuator assembly.

Your tire pressure warning light keeps turning on even though you've replaced the tire pressure sensors with both aftermarket and OEM Chrysler parts. The vehicle only recognizes the left front sensor, but all the sensors work fine when tested individually. Your vehicle was built during a time period covered by a safety recall, and your mechanic believes it should be included, but dealerships won't honor the recall.