2014 Dodge Grand Caravan: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 358 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
The headrest safety feature deployed while the car was parked with the key out of the ignition. the internal plastic components have failed and broken and the headrest is not repairable. this incident happened on 9/23/2026. no prior warning lights were displayed and no previous symptoms were visible before failure. currently, part is available for inspection. a dealer was contacted to check on warranty replacement. v
Safety issue with slider doors not opening. you can hear the sound of the locking mechanism noise continuing after attempting to open the doors. this will happen when it is very hot or cold weather. i think it might be the actuator. i have three toddlers and have had to climb over the front seats to get into the back seats!
The airbag compartment in the drivers seat headrest popped open while driving and i have been unable to pop it back in. i was not injured but it scared me and could have caused an accident.
The contact owns a 2014 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the front driver’s seat headrest deployed. the contact stated that during the failure the key was not in the ignition, and the vehicle was off. no injury was sustained. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the manufacturer and local dealer was not yet notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 96,000.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Grand Caravan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.