Model year record

1992 Dodge Caravan

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,126 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V189000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
828,559
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-16
Owners notified
2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V149000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-09
Owners notified
1997-12-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V148000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-09
Owners notified
1997-12-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V079000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
436,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-05-16
Owners notified
1997-08-15

Defect description

THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.

Safety risk

PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V229000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
675,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-18
Owners notified
1996-12-27

Defect description

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Safety risk

IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V099000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
321,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-13
Owners notified
1996-09-03

Defect description

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V147000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-10-14
Owners notified
1993-03-25

Defect description

FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.

Safety risk

THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V015000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-14
Owners notified
1992-02-06

Defect description

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Safety risk

FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V170000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
360
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-04
Owners notified
1991-11-21

Defect description

THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD ATTACHMENT TO THE PEDAL ARM MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH DUE TO MISLOCATION OF WELDS, AND COULD BREAK.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE PEDAL PAD TO PEDAL ARM ATTACHMENT RESULTSIN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE INADEQUATE BRAKE PEDALS WITH PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PEDALS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip202120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage106
Power train: automatic transmission8684,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump44
Engine and engine cooling: engine3884,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly29
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components29
Visibility: glass, side/rear28
Structure: body: door26
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock23
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut23170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys22
Air bags: frontal21135,000 mi
Seat belts17
Vehicle speed control16
Seat belts: front: retractor15
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments15
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor15
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer13
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light12
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar12190,000 mi
Air bags11
Service brakes, hydraulic11132,256 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch9
Seats: front assembly: recliner9
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump8
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages8
Electrical system: ignition7
Power train: manual transmission7
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate7
Unknown or other7
Seats6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6
Visibility: windshield6
Power train: axle assembly5
Seat belts: rear/other5
Service brakes5149,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages5
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5
Visibility: power window devices and controls5
Child seat4
Electrical system4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Power train4
Seat belts: front: webbing4
Seat belts: integrated child seat4
Service brakes, air: antilock4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4184,490 mi
Steering4145,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments4
Suspension: front4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Electrical system: wiring3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3
Parking brake: conventional3
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Seats: mid/rear assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Suspension3
Engine2145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: tailgate2
Structure: frame and members2
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Steering: rack and pinion184,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages1130,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Wheels1

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.