2014 Dodge Grand Caravan: check engine light

Filed Sep 26, 2025 · Seats · AZ

.....2014 Dodge Grand Caravan...dc: 07-14...approx date of incident:09-12-2025...reported to Dealer and Dodge customer svc @ 1997. Reported on 09 - 24,25,26 - 2025, after researching on you tube and the net and finding other vehicles with same issue, dodge case was opened with NO assistance from dodge at this time! Out of warranty! Dodge is aware of the problem and extended a warranty on the issue up to 10 years/ unlimited mileage...Problem; While driving down the interstate at highway speed my drivers side SEAT BACK HEAD RESTRAINT EXPLODED, almost causing an accident! No warnings, No check engine lights, No airbag lights, nothing just a loud bang and the head restraint slammed forward into the back of my head.....

Filed Sep 6, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

I have a 2014 Dodge Caravan.The van only has 48 k miles. The battery went bad so I replaced the battery. Then the problem started. 1st the car will NOT turn off. I remove the key and the engine is still running and won't turn off. I had to remove the ASD relay which was very hot. Once I was able to shut down ,now the dashboard shows the car in reverse but it is actually in park and won't come out of gear. The check engine light is on, the tire is low light is on, and the car with tire tracks is on,(abs). I looked up recalls and they have had a recall on the fuelpump relay .

Filed Sep 20, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · TX

The contact's mother owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuse box in the engine had melted. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Engine · IA

Ignition module failed, causing van to stall while driving. The stall forced the vehicle to lose power steering and it had to coast over to the shoulder to get out of traffic, this could’ve resulted in a crash or blocking traffic. This happened twice, once during a very hot day. The van was able to restart after about 30 minutes and finished the short distance to the destination. The second time was at night when temps had cooled 20 degrees and it stalled at approximately the same distance it had traveled the first time. That time it was not able to be restarted and had to be towed to a repair shop, where they tested and replaced the ignition module. No warning lights or indicators went off either time prior to the engine stall. The check engine light did not come on until the second time when it would not start again.

Filed Oct 19, 2022 · Engine · 73,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact stated he had replaced the catalytic converter four times. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Engine · 99,924 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle would shake while idling. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the mechanic discovered that there was a misfire in cylinder #2 which had led to engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an investigation into the failure would be forthcoming. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,924.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Check engine light keeps going on. Code reads for a cyclinder 6 misfire. Took vehicle to two car repair shops and both determined cyclinder 6 is unresponsive and stated this is a common issue with the 3.6 engines. Mechanic replaced spark plug, coil and did pressure testing to rule out injector issues.

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Engine · MN · fire

Engine oil filter adapter assembly failure of Manufacturer OEM Part Numbers: 68105583AA, 68105583AB, 68105583AC, 68105583AD, 68105583AF, 68105583AE This failure results in many safety concerns to include engine bay fires. The inferior plastic OEM part is prone to failures causing pressurized oil leaks at the top of the engine that contaminate many other parts to include the exhaust manifold, exhaust components inclusive of the catalytic converter which operates at normal temperature exceeding 650 degrees F. Flash fires accrue frequently in this regard and engaging the occupants, others, environment, and may result in fatalities. There are no check engine lights or safety warnings of any kind for this failure unless oil pressure is lost after the fact. The OEM parts is not a suitable material for typical engine temps exceeding temps of 200F and will break down on a molecular basis. There is currently an aluminum upgrade manufactured by Dorman, part number 926-876 that is not supported nor provided by Mopar. I am a retired ASE Master Technician with over 40 years of experience. I have seen over 30 instances of this failure effecting a wide rage of 2014 Chrysler vehicles with the 3.2 and 3.6 liter gas engines. Vehicle mileage is not a factor in this regard. Inferior simply put, OEM Product, plus time, plus normal engine temps will cause the molecular material breakdown and thus component failure. It is aggravated by oil change procedures when even skilled technicians try to change the filter by removing the cover or over torque the cover and fracture the now brittle inferior materials. Internally we have also noticed severe chemical softening of the housing sealing surfaces that remain in constant contact with engine oil. This further proves the inferior product material incompatibilities. Please validate ASAP to begin a Recall campaign that will surely prevent future fatalities or catastrophic damage to personal property or the environment.

Filed Dec 30, 2021 · Engine · MI

1. My engine light came on. I plugged in my code reader and it stated that the temperature sensor failed. 2. My engine failing causes risk for my safety on the highways to and from work. 3. Both dealer and independent service center. I brought it into the local mechanic, since the dealership had no appointments for 2 weeks. Since my van has 113,096 miles on it, we had them check the temp sensor, replace the spark plugs and boots, serpentine belt, air filter and battery. Engine light went off for a few hours. Car was idling rough. Came back on again, this time stating cylinder 5 was misfiring, made an appointment with the dealership for 2 weeks out, in the meantime, I had the mechanic replace the fuel injector. Engine light came back on again, car running extremely rough. Brought the van to the dealership, they replaced the rollers and lifters and installed new valve cover gaskets. When I asked the dealership if this was a common problem, he admitted it was with this engine. I know recalls have been made on 2011-2013 Caravan engines. I would add 2014 to that as well. 4. I was not inspected by any of the listed agents above. 5. No, they began the end of Nov. No prior problems.

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Engine · 127,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to hesitate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition coil number 6 was replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.*dt consumer stated he spoke to 3 different dealers and all stated it was a common issue the entire rear cylinder head had to be replaced. For dodge vans and this model should also be included.

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · Engine · 81,000 miles · FL

My engine light came on my 2014 grand dodge caravan. The code came back as p0302- misfire in cylinder two. I changed all my spark plugs. It did not correct the problem. The mechanic said the misfire is still happening. My mechanic determined that there is low compression on cylinder #2. This is a recurring and commonly known problem with the pentastar engine! This van only has 80,000 miles! He said he needs to open the engine and replace the lifters and intake values. He said this is rare and definitely is a manufacture issue! Recall and have this fixed already!

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 134,000 miles · WV

Problems with the rocker arms multiple times. Engine light is on but only picks up on a thermostat problem not the not the rocker arm problem. The van loses power going up hill and of course the warranty ran out 2 weeks before I called dealership.