Model year record

1990 Dodge Caravan

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 341 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Caravan, 1984–1990 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V053000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
640,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-04-10
Owners notified
1991-05-29

Defect description

INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.

Safety risk

FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V145000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
100
Reported to NHTSA
1990-08-10
Owners notified
1990-09-24

Defect description

INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V237000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
634,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-12-27
Owners notified
1990-02-21

Defect description

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Safety risk

THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission6587,534 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock40—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate17—
Engine and engine cooling: engine16140,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut14—
Structure: body: door10—
Seat belts: front: retractor8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5—
Electrical system: ignition4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Structure: body4140,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid4—
Suspension: rear4—
Unknown or other4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Seat belts: front3—
Seats3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3—
Suspension3—
Suspension: front3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: body: tailgate2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Tires2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1140,000 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1141,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1989 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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