Model year record

1994 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 248 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Grand Caravan, 1991–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1995 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V305000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
679,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-12
Owners notified
2000-11-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V213000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,318,189
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-02
Owners notified
1999-08-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V113000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
736,824
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-08-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V215000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
90
Reported to NHTSA
1993-12-14
Owners notified
1994-01-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission50135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14—
Air bags: frontal1080,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1080,000 mi
Structure: body: door10—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments9140,716 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8—
Air bags770,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine6100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system466,000 mi
Suspension: front4—
Unknown or other4—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3190,890 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Power train2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Steering2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: body: tailgate2—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Electrical system1108,416 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling1203,426 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1110,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: integrated child seat1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1120,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—

The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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