1994 Dodge Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 644 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The rear axle broke while vehicle was being driven at 50 MPH, on a straight stretch of road. Driver loss control and vehicle ended up in a ditch on the opposite side of the road, on its side, facing opposite direction of travel.”
NHTSA complaint #781834, filed 1999-01“While driving the vehicle begins to shake violently, and transmission begins to lose power .manufacturer was contacted ,and stated that the problem could be fixed by rebuilding the transmission at the cost of the owner.”
NHTSA complaint #845590, filed 1999-08“Consumer was driving 52 MPH applied brakes to avoid a dog, and vehicle swung to the right. Rolled 1 time, and ended up right side up. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #892038, filed 2001-07“Consumer was driving and rear right wheel came off . Consumer states while driving ABS light came on anf there was a strong odor of burning rubber, consumer went to a gas station and right rear wheel fell off, vehicle was towed to a garage where the mechanic replaced the brakes shoes and right rear wheel bearing, mechanic statd they were dry and had no grease in them, when he replaced the left rear wheel brake shoe there was plenty of grease in the bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #805292, filed 1996-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 51 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 18 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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