How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Maxivan have?

The 1994 Dodge Maxivan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1994 Dodge Maxivan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1994 Dodge Maxivan?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1994 Dodge Maxivan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Dodge Maxivan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 271 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 94V163000 1994-09-16 271 affected

Defect

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS ROUTED TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAUSING IT TO CROSS AND CONTACT THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ABRASION AND RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO THE RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE CAUSES LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AWAY FROM THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED IF ABRASION OR WEAR IS EVIDENT.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The brake rotors wore and caused heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. *nlm”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2003-05-25

“While driving 60mph & off freeway consumer felt a slight vibration. Vehicle was hard to control. Stopped & checked vehicle & tires. Noticed right rear michelin xw4 xl tire(p23575r15) had lost its tread. Tread had wrapped around & hit vehicle. Still has the tire.*ak dot#b3dd881x083. There was some…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-06-01

“1995, maxivan; when driving on freeway at 65 mph driver's side door popped open due to metal which fatigued/broke around door which held latch. Consumer has contacted dealer and the manufacturer. Please provide any further details. *ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect investigations

Investigation DP03002 Opened 2003-05-07 · closed 2003-07-22

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge Maxivan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.