Model year record

1992 Dodge Grand Caravan

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 319 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.

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 slip47160,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage38
Power train: automatic transmission29
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut12150,490 mi
Seat belts9167,000 mi
Air bags: frontal7
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments7
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments6163,000 mi
Unknown or other6167,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Seat belts: front: retractor5
Service brakes, air: antilock5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Visibility: glass, side/rear5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Seats4
Suspension4167,000 mi
Air bags3
Power train3167,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module3181,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Structure: body: door3
Structure: body: tailgate3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages3
Electrical system: ignition2
Engine and engine cooling2167,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2142,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2167,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump25,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2168,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic238,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2188 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2312,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2167,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Equipment1150,490 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Fuel system, other1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes1234,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1181,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings195,000 mi
Steering1167,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1167,000 mi
Structure: body1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels1167,000 mi

The 1991 model has 2 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.