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1994 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1994 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 644 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
644
owner complaints to NHTSA
91 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–20
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1994 Dodge Caravan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 00V305000 Reported 679,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

  2. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 99V213000 Reported 1,318,189 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

  3. Air bags

    NHTSA 99V113000 Reported 736,824 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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.

644 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1994 Dodge Caravan have filed 644 complaints with NHTSA; 91 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 101 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 109,508 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 145 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“My air bag light is on because the rear wiper shorted out and blew the fuse, and the air bags are on the same fuse.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2018 · Air bags

“Driving down interstate vehicle just quit. Was able to coast to side of road. Attempt to restart failed.4 times. Let vehicle sit for about 10 minutes and normal restart. This is third time in three we”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 5, 2015 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1994 Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan (Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–20 mpg
City / Highway16–18 / 21–24
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/3.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Dodge Caravan318
1985 Dodge Caravan349
1986 Dodge Caravan149
1987 Dodge Caravan069
1988 Dodge Caravan2103
1989 Dodge Caravan2191
1990 Dodge Caravan3278
1991 Dodge Caravan9617
1992 Dodge Caravan9913
1993 Dodge Caravan8949
1994 Dodge Caravan3644
1995 Dodge Caravan1489
1996 Dodge Caravan91,403
1997 Dodge Caravan7714
1998 Dodge Caravan5629
1999 Dodge Caravan5555
2000 Dodge Caravan4470
2001 Dodge Caravan3257
2002 Dodge Caravan4245
2003 Dodge Caravan3195
2004 Dodge Caravan165
2005 Dodge Caravan4537
2006 Dodge Caravan2173
2007 Dodge Caravan081
2008 Dodge Caravan2302
2009 Dodge Caravan2118
2010 Dodge Caravan2172
2011 Dodge Caravan078
2012 Dodge Caravan087
2013 Dodge Caravan030
2014 Dodge Caravan020
2015 Dodge Caravan023
2016 Dodge Caravan02
2017 Dodge Caravan11

Checking a specific 1994 Dodge Caravan

How do I know if my 1994 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1994 Dodge Caravan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V305000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.