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1994 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
66about this part
Share
10%of 644 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Dodge Caravan, 10% of the 644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driver side door opened while rounding a bend causing me to almost fall out of the vehicle. If it hadn't been for the seat belt I would have fallen out. After the door opened I swerved loosing control however there wasn't an on coming vehicle at the time. From the force of the door swinging open both of the joints broke off and the service man at our local dealer informed us that he sees many of these problems on the 1994/1995 models. I had all of the recalls done to date including the rear latch that I never had a problem with. I have also had to replace the 02 sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10007041, filed 2000-10, 67,000 miles

“This is the second failure of tbhis part. First failure was at 61590 miles. I believe this to be a chronic problem with chrysler v-6 engines and one which, if it occurs at speed, can result in loss of steering control with tragic consequences. I would appreciate your looking into this matter and advising me of your findings.”

NHTSA complaint #716593, filed 1999-12

“Serpentine belt comes off...dry, wet, snow..big, little ...literally no puddles...and the gatorback belt doesn't fix it, nor the snow shield on the pulley shield.....with all the complaints and the numerous times my belt has come off..you'd think chrysler would have fixed this long ago...no just soak people for money..if they r not mechanically inclined( which thanks to my father, brother, and husband) I am.....and I know about the internet site forums that help each other out...in times like these. Some unfortunately..several hundreds and thousands of dollars later...how unfair of chrysler... …”

NHTSA complaint #10172482, filed 2006-11

“Transmission is leaking fluid since purchase from axle seal transfer case. Front right strut assembly makes exstreme noises over bumps and sharp curves. Engine has developed a leak. Left driver side door can not be opened with key. Suspect flood damage due to a reoccurring odor from heater vents. We have contacted dealer more than three times and were given a Dodge ! Dealer has changed the buisness name and states has no longer an obligation to honor these problems which we encountered under warranty! …”

NHTSA complaint #716950, filed 2000-01

“It stalls suddenly from time to time - check gauges light is on at this point - sometimes once a week, sometimes once a month, sometimes twice a week, sometimes ... You never know when!. I can restart it easy, but it does not hold on idle, and stalls immediately. If I step at this moment at gas pedal, and while keeping RPM around 1000, shift into drive, it runs ok as it never had any problems....only until next time... I turn off all electric devices: radio, fan, lights while restarting it. That seems like not make any differences. …”

NHTSA complaint #741863, filed 2001-03

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201415%
201095%
200933%
200852%
200767%
2006138%
2005143%
200446%
2003179%
2002198%
2001166%
20006113%
199910218%
199813521%
199712317%
199621515%
19956714%
19946610%
1993869%
1992627%
1991417%
1990218%
19892614%
19881515%
19871014%
1986510%
1985816%
198416%

Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Caravan

Transmission and drivetrain
111 complaints
Air bags
94 complaints
Body and structure
78 complaints
Brakes
63 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
57 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaints
Steering
38 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Equipment
34 complaints
Seat belts
31 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Caravan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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