2014 Dodge Grand Caravan: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 21, 2025 · Body, Electrical · NY

First, the back hatch would just open itself even if you were going 30 miles an hour or under. Had it checked out couldn’t afford the diagnostics so I took out the fuse. Second, there is a ticking in my right back corner. It doesn’t happen when you’re going down the road, but it happens while you’re parked or just starting out. Mechanic friend of mine checked into it we would have to trace the electrical from front to back and again, I cannot afford that. So there’s 135,000 miles on my vehicle now and this happened about six months ago. I forgot there was a place to report it. I’m not very car savvy. Also, I had to replace my entire starting my starter, my alternator, a battery actually too and now I’m going to have to replace the switch for the ignition that’s all happened within one year or less. Just thought somebody should report these each time I fixed an ignition issue, the problem was fixed for at least a month or two and then the next one would happen. Very aggravating.

Filed Mar 8, 2023 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the engine was making abnormal ticking sounds while driving at various speeds, and while at a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2021 · Engine · FL

Loud audible ticking under the hood. Upon driving there is a jerk, tug feel. Upon smoothing out, it returns if going up a small slanted road. Has the feel of threatening to shut off. Purchased from Carmax. Reported to CarMax 11/23/21. Told me to schedule an appointment with Christian Brothers Automotive located in Montgomery County, Alabama. Due to Thanksgiving, took van in today on 11/29/21. There are no codes coming up. They asked if they were cleared by another. No one has seen this van other than an oil change. They were unable to help, but verified and documented the ticking. Possible lifter. Stated to see about recalls on this. Nothing. Unfixed.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a ticking noise emerged from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at least four times within the last three months. The vehicle was taken to garber chrysler/dodge/jeep (5330 bay road, saginaw, mi 48664) where it was diagnosed that the roller rocker on the camshaft was damaged and needed replacement. The contact was also advised that this was a common occurrence with that type of engine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Engine · 105,680 miles · MA

Check engine light came on while driving, car feels like it is going to stall when slowing down/stopped, car shudders, gas mileage is down, has a p0305 code for misfire in cylinder 5, replaced spark plugs, still misfiring, compression test is fine, has a loud ticking/tapping noise when stopped/idling.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · MI

Takata recall. 2014 caravan engine knocking noise do to bad rocker arms and camshaft. This problem is related on all 2014 caravans and jeeps with a 3.6 ltr only do to weakness on rocker arm bearing. And should be fixed at dodge expense as it's not a cheap fix an I'm not impressed by dodge with the issue

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Engine · 134,000 miles · MI

We have had this vehicle for 2 years. It had a ticking sound from the day we bought it. The dealer said it was our cams and rockers which they repaired. Shortly after we started getting a p0304 code...told not to worry about it. Code went away then we get the code agin so we replace all 6 spark plugs with mopar plugs and mopar coils..had to replace the starter as well. Code came back and has a rough idle...engine runs great but idle is bad. Low compression on 4th cylinder and now looking at a cracked head. Dodge has a problem with these pentastar engines...a lot more than 7500. A recall needs to happen with these engines. I have a 2003 pontiac montana that runs great and I have not anywhere near the problems. Dodge needs to repair my van!!!!

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Engine · 112,000 miles · MI

Our 2014 dodge grand caravan has the same exact issues as 2011-2013 models with the misfire on cylinder 2 or multiple cylinders, as well as the engine ticking. We have tried to pursue this problem with chrysler via our local dodge dealership. They say it is a mere coincidence. We feel that it is a continuation of the same problem into the new model year, and that their supposed fix for this problem is not what they thought it would be. The engine light came on within hours of purchasing it from a reputable used car dealership. Returned to dealer, they read the code, said it was probably just a fluke, and reset it. A couple hours later it came back on. Brought it back to the dealership. They tried the "easy" fixes (spark plugs, wires, coil) and the engine continued to throw the same code. They brought it to a regular dodge dealership, where they cleaned the injectors, said the problem was solved and sent us on our way. Within hours it threw the same code. Called the dealership, but they did not respond. We lived 8 hours away, and were halfway home at that point. So we tried to pursue it with our local dealership, and they are saying it is just a coincidence. We have done extensive research, both before and after purchasing the vehicle, and intentionally avoided the 11-13 models because of this exact problem. Now we realize we should have bought one of those model years because dodge will correct their problem. However, not enough complaints have been made about the 14s to get them to own up to the continued problem and offer a repair. All we got from the local dealership was a quote for $2500 to fix this problem. Our research has turned up several other 2014 vehicles with the same pentastar engine (not necessarily grand caravans) that are having the same issue. Dodge extended the warranty for 11-13 to 150,000 due to this exact same problem. They should include 2014.