Is the 2014 Dodge CARAVAN reliable?

The 2014 Dodge CARAVAN has 27 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Dodge CARAVAN?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (7 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (5 complaints, avg repair $500); BODY/STRUCTURE (3 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Dodge CARAVAN?

No recalls have been issued for the 2014 Dodge CARAVAN.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Dodge CARAVAN?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Dodge CARAVAN is approximately $1,478/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Dodge CARAVAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Dodge CARAVAN has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 34. The most common issue is electrical problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: while driving this car about three minutes all the dash warning lights came on and the car's lights dimmed. the motor and transmission seemed to labor and the engine quit. i pulled over onto a grass area off of the roadway. called for a tow and had the alternator replaced. the cost to repair was $58.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

26%

• WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ABOUT THREE MINUTES ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR'S LIGHTS DIMMED. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO LABOR AND THE ENGINE QUIT. I PULLED OVER ONTO A GRASS AREA OFF OF THE ROADWAY. CALLED FOR A TOW AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $58
• 2014 GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ANNOYING SOUNDS, BRACKET INSTALLATION TO ELIMINATE THE NOISE, ALTERNATOR REPLACED, WATER AND OIL PUMP REPLACED. DEALERSHIP STILL UNABLE TO REPAIR ENGINE NOISE ISSUE. *SMD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE "BAD KEY" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (OURISMAN CHRYSLER, JEEP AND DODGE, CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND). THE TECHNICIAN WA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ABOUT THREE MINUTES ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR'S LIGHTS DIMMED. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO LABOR AND THE ENGINE QUIT. I PULLED OVER ONTO A GRASS AREA OFF OF THE ROADWAY. CALLED FOR A TOW AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $58”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Dodge CARAVAN

Based on 18 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 57K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Dodge CARAVAN

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,478

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2014 CARAVAN, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ABOUT THREE MINUTES ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR'S LIGHTS DIMMED. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO LABOR AND THE ENGINE QUIT. I PULLED OVER ONTO A GRASS AREA OFF OF THE ROADWAY. CALLED FOR A TOW AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $58
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: OIL LEAKING FROM BACK OF ENGINE, COMING FROM THE V AREA BETWEEN THE ENGINE CYLS. DETERMINED THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER/OIL/COOLANT HEAT EXCHANGER IS DEFECTIVE. ADAPTER REPLACED ON 3-5-16. REPLACEMENT ADAPTER HAS SAME PN BUT WITH A AE SUFFIX. REPLACED PART IF ORIG, HAD AA SUFFIX
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: DRIVERS SEAT WAS RELEASING AND RECLINING, VAN DOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT COMPLETELY CAME OFF THE TRACK AND BENT THE RAILING AND THE BLACK STOPPER CAME OFF, SEVERAL TIMES MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I SMELLED GAS ON 1 INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER FIXING IT MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TRIM ON BOTH SL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: DRIVERS SEAT WAS RELEASING AND RECLINING, VAN DOOR BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT COMPLETELY CAME OFF THE TRACK AND BENT THE RAILING AND THE BLACK STOPPER CAME OFF, SEVERAL TIMES MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I SMELLED GAS ON 1 INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER FIXING IT MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TRIM ON BOTH SL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)