Model year record

1993 Dodge Caravan

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,229 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V305000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
679,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-12
Owners notified
2000-11-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. 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 CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH 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 99V213000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,318,189
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-02
Owners notified
1999-08-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. 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 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 99V113000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
736,824
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-08-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.

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 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 93V098000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
600
Reported to NHTSA
1993-06-04
Owners notified
1993-08-26

Defect description

THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.

Safety risk

POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.

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 slip258140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7690,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage62
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump46
Engine and engine cooling: engine41
Air bags: frontal32
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components31
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline24
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly23112,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments23
Seat belts: front: retractor22
Structure: body: door22
Electrical system: ignition19
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner19
Seats: front assembly: recliner19
Vehicle speed control18
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys17
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock16
Service brakes, hydraulic16120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights15
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar15
Power train: manual transmission1393,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor13
Seats12
Steering: hydraulic power assist system12
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch11
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate11
Steering10
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer10
Seat belts9185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor9
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments9120,000 mi
Suspension: front9
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages9
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system891,800 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock8
Unknown or other8
Visibility: glass, side/rear8
Service brakes7145,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion7
Air bags6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly6
Tires6
Visibility: windshield6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Electrical system: ignition: module5
Engine and engine cooling5120,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments5
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut5
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light498,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Structure: body: tailgate4
Structure: body: trunk lid4
Child seat3185,000 mi
Electrical system3
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Power train3120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
Seat belts: integrated child seat3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum3
Suspension3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Equipment2
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Fuel system, other2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Seat belts: front2
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Steering: column291,800 mi
Structure2
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: electrical1120,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1205,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ99004REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

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

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.