1994 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 3%of 644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lacks power, wants to stall like it's not getting any fuel, have replaced numerous parts including what was listed on the diagnostic scans, clunking noise under van. Nothing seems to correct the problem. Have spent over $600 in parts alone, not counting labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10130729, filed 2005-07, 114,000 miles“I have had 4 transmissions replaced by a ri dealership, because the dealership in massachusetts where this vehicle was purchased went out of business. The latest transmission was put in on june 11th 1999. The transmission previous to that was put in in april 1999. At the time the transmission was replaced in april, I picked up the vehicle at the dealership after hours and when I started the vehicle I immediately knew that a bad transmission was replaced by antother bad transmission! …”
NHTSA complaint #709741, filed 1999-08“1994 Dodge Caravan gas tank leak. The consumer stated she was searching for information regarding a gas leak and came across recall 99v216000 and was wondering if it applied to her vehicle? And if so, will Dodge honor the recall and fix her vehicle?”
NHTSA complaint #10323127, filed 2010-03“When driving consumer noticed the clock/ radio/ headlights and windshield wipers were flashing off and on without operator controling the components. Also gas gauge and speedometer malfunctioned, gauges were moving up and down. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has linked the problem to the body control computer which need replacing. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863673, filed 2000-06“The seals/molding around the windows and gas tank are melting and causing the rubber to melt. I think the stuff thats melting is getting in the gas because the car acts like there is something in the gas. The molding around the widows melts and the black melts all over the paint.”
NHTSA complaint #723944, filed 2000-06Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Caravan
111 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEquipment
34 complaintsSeat belts
31 complaintsOther 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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