Model year record

1994 Dodge Grand Caravan

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.