Complaints
836
Crashes
116
Fires
7
Injuries
159
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#196 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:101,599 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#266 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:52
#336 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:140,000 mi
Crash-related:8
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 96 | 4 | 1 | 101,599 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 66 | 52 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 36 | 8 | — | 140,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 36 | 8 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 34 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 33 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 29 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 25 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 14 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 13 | 5 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 13 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 13 | — | — | 66,793 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 10 | — | — | 176,380 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
96
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,599
Air Bags:Frontal
66
complaints
Crashes
52
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
36
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
36
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
34
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
Electrical System:Ignition
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
14
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
13
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,793
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
176,380
Visibility:Windshield
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1994 Dodge Caravan has 836 NHTSA complaints, 116 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 96 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (96 complaints, avg 101,599 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (66 complaints); Airbags (36 complaints, avg 140,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 110,391 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Dodge Caravan include 116 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 159 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Dodge Caravan?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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