Complaints
248
Crashes
10
Fires
7
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#150 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:131,770 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
#310 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 50 | — | 1 | 131,770 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 | 3 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 5 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | — | 102,500 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 9 | — | — | 140,716 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,770
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,500
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,716
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan has 248 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 50 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (50 complaints, avg 131,770 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (14 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (10 complaints, avg 80,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 117,065 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan include 10 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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