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1994 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, covering steering, structure and air bags, and 199 consumer complaints received since 1995.
The component named most often is power train: 237.9 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 94.3 per 1,000 across all 1994 model-year vehicles and against 82.9 per 1,000 for the Dodge Grand Caravan line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 299.5 complaints per model year across the 35 Dodge Grand Caravan model years on this register; 8 complaints reported a crash and 5 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1999 (41); the most recent in the file is dated 6 Jul 2016.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 5 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Consequence: If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
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 the event cracking occurs.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 897).
- 99V213000STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSReported 2 Sep 1999 · 1,318,189 units
Defect, as filed: 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 over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
Consequence: Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
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 will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: 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 turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Consequence: Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 818).
Defect, as filed: 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 loss of wheel lug nut torque retention.
Consequence: Loss of lug nut torque retention may lead to wheel lugfailure which may cause wheel separation and an accident.
Remedy: Inspect the wheel assembly plant code; replace wheels known to have the problem and install new lug nuts.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan (black) against all 1994 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1994 | Grand Caravan line | All 1994 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 237.9 | 82.9 | 94.3 |
| Structure | 133.1 | 41.6 | 49.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 88.7 | 61.6 | 172.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 80.6 | 61.1 | 109.4 |
| Air Bags | 80.6 | 102.8 | 56.9 |
| Visibility | 64.5 | 29.1 | 70.4 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 59 | 237.9 | 82.9 | 94.3 |
| Structure | 33 | 133.1 | 41.6 | 49.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 88.7 | 61.6 | 172.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 80.6 | 61.1 | 109.4 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 80.6 | 102.8 | 56.9 |
| Visibility | 16 | 64.5 | 29.1 | 70.4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 | 44.4 | 34.7 | 13.6 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 40.3 | 229 | 74.4 |
| Steering | 10 | 40.3 | 45.2 | 34.7 |
| Equipment | 10 | 40.3 | 12.7 | 25.3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 40.3 | 28.7 | 46.5 |
| Suspension | 8 | 32.3 | 25.5 | 39.8 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 32.3 | 23.2 | 36.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 16.1 | 23.1 | 14 |
| Tires | 2 | 8.1 | 14.9 | 37.1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 8.1 | 1.9 | 5 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 | 9 | 27.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4 | 28.8 | 41.4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4 | 32.4 | 25.7 |
199 unique complaints, 248 component mentions; 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP03002 | Defect petition | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | steering:column | 7 May 2003 | 22 Jul 2003 | — |
| RQ00011 | Recall query | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | steering | 1 May 2000 | 1 Apr 2002 | 00V305000 |
| PE97049 | Preliminary evaluation | AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | visibility | 18 Nov 1997 | 17 Mar 1998 | — |
| PE96008 | Preliminary evaluation | SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION | seat belts | 25 Jan 1996 | 28 Jun 1996 | — |
| EA94005 | Engineering analysis | LIFTGATE LATCHES | structure | 31 Jan 1994 | 25 Oct 1995 | — |
Other Dodge Grand Caravan model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 10 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 24 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | 55 | — |
| 1991 | 6 | 128 | 5,342,748 |
| 1992 | 6 | 255 | 4,460,559 |
| 1993 | 7 | 288 | 6,083,572 |
| 1994 | 4 | 199 | 2,734,103 |
| 1995 | 1 | 108 | 736,824 |
| 1996 | 9 | 1,156 | 3,861,190 |
| 1997 | 5 | 581 | 2,864,518 |
| 1998 | 4 | 556 | 3,619,765 |
| 1999 | 3 | 431 | 2,119,979 |
| 2000 | 5 | 435 | 2,157,714 |
| 2001 | 3 | 298 | 283,261 |
| 2002 | 5 | 283 | 1,091,352 |
| 2003 | 2 | 217 | 684,674 |
| 2004 | 1 | 112 | 681,000 |
| 2005 | 5 | 982 | 580,965 |
| 2006 | 3 | 274 | 577,752 |
| 2007 | 2 | 172 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,254 | 2,641,877 |
| 2009 | 7 | 503 | 2,049,431 |
| 2010 | 6 | 730 | 2,488,715 |
| 2011 | 4 | 421 | 865,074 |
| 2012 | 6 | 357 | 855,405 |
| 2013 | 4 | 258 | 869,291 |
| 2014 | 5 | 174 | 717,208 |
| 2015 | 4 | 57 | 88,359 |
| 2016 | 6 | 128 | 90,021 |
| 2017 | 3 | 23 | 12,987 |
| 2018 | 4 | 8 | 167,322 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 184,897 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 86 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Grand Caravan model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 00V305000, was reported to NHTSA on 12 Oct 2000 and concerns steering: steering wheel/handle bar. Across all model years the Dodge Grand Caravan line has 67 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 5 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan complain about most?
Power Train: 59 of 248 component mentions (237.9 per 1,000). Next is structure with 33. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.