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Dodge Caravan 1994 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1994 Dodge Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

644Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
123Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train115 complaints

115 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags94 complaints

94 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V113000.

Vehicle Structure82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V213000.

Engine74 complaints

74 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V305000.

Electrical System36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V305000Reported October 12, 2000 - 679,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 679,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V113000Reported May 6, 1999 - 736,824 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 736,824 vehicles across all affected models.

99V213000Reported September 2, 1999 - 1,318,189 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 1,318,189 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP03002Opened May 7, 2003 - Closed July 22, 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP96014Opened November 14, 1996 - Open

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94005Opened January 31, 1994 - Closed October 25, 1995

LIFTGATE LATCHES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA98006Opened February 27, 1998 - Closed May 24, 1999

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS. Resulted in recall campaign 99V113000.

PE96008Opened January 25, 1996 - Closed June 28, 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE97046Opened October 24, 1997 - Closed February 27, 1998

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE97049Opened November 18, 1997 - Closed March 17, 1998

AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ00011Opened May 1, 2000 - Closed April 1, 2002

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V305000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

1995145
1996106
199763
199851
199993
200083
200137
200231
200317
20043
20056
20062
20082
20091
20101
20141
20151
20181
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.