1994 Dodge Grand Caravan body problems

33 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 33
of this car's complaints: 17%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body: door
10
Body: door: hinge and attachments
9
Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
3
Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
2
Body: tailgate
2
Body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
2
Body: trunk lid
1
Body: hood: hinge and attachments
1

At what mileage

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Dodge Grand Caravan body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachmentsReported September 2, 1999 · 1,318,189 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
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 existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.

Recall number 99V213000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Liftgate latchesOpened January 31, 1994, closed October 25, 1995

Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.the federal safety agency analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised the federal safety agency that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.the federal safety agency firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation.

EA94005

What 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Airbags, Body · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 00v305000 (steering), 99v213000 (structure), 99v113000 (air bags), and 95i00100 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Body · 140,716 miles · IL

Consumer stated the sliding door fell off track . The part had been repaired three times, however the problem recurred. *ak the consumer stated that the parts seem to wear to easy and rust when they should not.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Body · 120,000 miles · UT

When the consumer closed the rear hatch the hinge on the upper right came off. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the bolt had broken in half and one half of the bolt was still attached to the door while other half fell to the ground. The pressurized mechanism was locked in the open position and in order to close the door the consumer had no choice but to puncture the roof. *nlm *cb

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Body · NY

The federal safety agency recall 99v213000 liftgate support bracket; she had this recall repaired two years ago. The owner states that she heard something, moved out the way and the liftgate slammed shut on its' own. Please describe details. Nlm

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Body · MA · 1 injury

While trying to open hatch gate up strut that holds hatch gate sheared off frame, and gate came down on consumer, causing some minor damages on shoulder, arm and back.*ak

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Body · VA

Rear door is falling apart from the top hinge where it could separate like it had happen before. Dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Body · VA

Sliding door, had collapsed without a prior warning. Had taken vehicle to a body shop for repairs, and they could not determine what had been the cause of sliding door falling out. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Body · AK

Sliding door would intermittently fly open when making a turn or coming to a stop. Manufacturer notified and informed of no recall and vehicle out of its warranty. *ak door flew open on one occasion during an accident when impact was to the front of the vehicle, the door popped open.

Filed Nov 2, 2000 · Body · OH

The rear hinge which supports the sliding passenger side door failed and came out of it's track, consumer was unable to keep the side door closed. Nlm

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Body · AZ

Driver's door has a stress crack at the welds and hinges of the door which won't shut the door properly, won't shut to the 2nd latch. Please provide further information.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan body

Does the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan have body problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the body of the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan body?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V213000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have the most body problems?

The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most body complaints are 2016 (228 complaints), 2017 (95 complaints) and 2005 (70 complaints).