1994 Dodge Maxivan recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1994 MAXIVAN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V163000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Summary: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL; LINKAGES AND CABLES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS B MOTORHOMES BUILT ON DODGE B350 MAXIVAN CHASSIS. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT HOME AND PARK AT 1-800-663-0066. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Body / structure (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
06/04/2003 · Brakes
THE BRAKE ROTORS WORE AND CAUSED HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
10/04/2000 · Body / structure
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
08/16/2000 · Wheels / tires
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 DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE TREAD SEPARATION. *…