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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 14 of 20 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
20 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. ONE IS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES DOES NOT. IT'S AS IF THERE MIGHT BE A LOOSE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING. THE SECOND IS THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF OIL LEAK. I CHECK IT REGULARLY. MY THOUGHT IS PERHAPS A VAL…
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I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. ONE IS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES DOES NOT. IT'S AS IF THERE MIGHT BE A LOOSE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING. THE SECOND IS THAT THERE IS A CONSTANT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF OIL LEAK. I CHECK IT REGULARLY. MY THOUGHT IS PERHAPS A VALVE OR A BELT. BUT I'M NOT SURE. THE VEHICLE STILL DRIVES. IT HAS NOT BROKEN DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11229040
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2019
Electrical System
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO RAISE THE WINDOW. MOTOR AND REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11222069
131,000 miles · Sep 17, 2018
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ... TOOK IT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD WIRING ISSUE BUT NOT SURE WHICH WIRE
NHTSA ODI #11129944
62,535 miles · Sep 4, 2018
Visibility/wiper
WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BOTH FAILED WITHIN 1 YEAR OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 65000 MILES. LOOSING WINDOW CONTROL DOES INTERFERE WITH DRIVING IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS BEING LOWERED AND THEN RAISED NORMALLY USING THE WINDOW CONTROL. THE WINDOW …
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WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BOTH FAILED WITHIN 1 YEAR OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 65000 MILES. LOOSING WINDOW CONTROL DOES INTERFERE WITH DRIVING IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS BEING LOWERED AND THEN RAISED NORMALLY USING THE WINDOW CONTROL. THE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED VERY RAPIDLY INTO THE DOOR FRAME.
NHTSA ODI #11124205
67,998 miles · Jul 2, 2018
Electrical System
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD
NHTSA ODI #11105211
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2018
Seat Belts
I WENT TO PUT ON PASSENGER BELT WONT ENGAGE AND SIGNAL COMPUTER THAT ANYONE IS SITTING IN SEAT
NHTSA ODI #11102621
40,000 miles · Jun 2, 2018
Structure
THE EXTERIOR B-PILLAR ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY MAKING THEM DANGEROUS TO OTHER MOTORISTS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS. IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE MANY COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS.
NHTSA ODI #11099317
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2018
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLACK TRIM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AREA, WHICH EXTENDS TO THE REAR DOOR, BLEW OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY STRIETER LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY (520 W KIMBERLY RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, (563) 391-1500). THE MANUF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLACK TRIM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AREA, WHICH EXTENDS TO THE REAR DOOR, BLEW OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY STRIETER LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY (520 W KIMBERLY RD, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, (563) 391-1500). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE PART BE REPLACED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
NHTSA ODI #11081068
32,899 miles · Mar 16, 2018
Service BrakesCrash
BOUGHT BRAND NEW WITH BAD BRAKES IN 2014 AND WAS NEVER INFORMED BY DEALER UNTIL STATE INSPECTION 2018. LIVES WERE ENDANGER, BECAUSE OF BAD BRAKES VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT TO REAR SIDE LIGHT PANEL DUE TO BAD BRAKES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STATIONARY ON CERTAIN STREETS AND UNSAFE ON WET STREETS.
NHTSA ODI #11079745
80,000 miles · Mar 8, 2018
EnginePower TrainService Brakes
ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL WITH A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WITH A CRASH AND INJURY HAZARD. NO START ISSUES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY.
NHTSA ODI #11076857
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