1994 Dodge Caravan structure problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1994 Dodge Caravan — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I slowly was turning the car to park in a parking lot in vienna va shopping center, the van suddenly accelerated on its own and stopped when it crashed into handicap parking pole marker ( no damage). Damage to my van which is visable appears to be the front of the hood of the car and a damaged…”
filed Sep 21, 2014
“1994 dodge caravan mileage 66.873 with wheelchair lift rear liftgate hinge, bolt holding the hinge together broke due to metal fatigue, letting hinge separate, causing liftgate to drop down. This is a very serious safety problem. Chrysler/dodge 1-800-992,1997 ref.#15261363 was contacted by phone…”
filed Aug 10, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.