1989 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
3 recalls, 30 complaints
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
95I001004 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS.... Read more
Consequence
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
95I001008 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. I... Read more
Consequence
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES DURING JULY 1996.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 29, 2004
Incident date: Oct 27, 2004
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04 V 357 000/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/MIL: THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE (CMP) SENSOR AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. *JB *SC *JB
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
AIR CONDITIONING, PAINT AND TRANSMISSION AS OF TODAY HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. MY MAJOR CONCERN IS THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAS THE A-604 ULTRADRIVE TRANSMISSION. AND IT IS STUCK IN ONE GEAR.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
AIR CONDITIONING, PAINT AND TRANSMISSION AS OF TODAY HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. MY MAJOR CONCERN IS THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAS THE A-604 ULTRADRIVE TRANSMISSION. AND IT IS STUCK IN ONE GEAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
AIR CONDITIONING, PAINT AND TRANSMISSION AS OF TODAY HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. MY MAJOR CONCERN IS THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAS THE A-604 ULTRADRIVE TRANSMISSION. AND IT IS STUCK IN ONE GEAR.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
PURCHASED TWO 205/75R15 COOPER TRENDSETTER SE TIRES FOR FRONT OF 1989 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2002 WITH 143,136 MILEAGE. TIRES HAD STEEL BELT SHOWING BADLY ON INSIDE OF BOTH TIRES AFTER 2,500 MILES. REPLACED ON APRIL 13, 2004 WITH 145,896 MILEAGE(AFTER ONLY 2,760 MILES) WITH TWO MORE 2... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 15, 2003
THE IGNITION LOCKED, OVERHEATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, AND THE SIDE DOOR HAD COME OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IN AN ATTEMPTED TO SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CONSUMER REACHED FOR THE COIL WIRE AND THE WARPED SEAL GAVE AWAY AND BURNED THE CONSUMER'S HANDS AND FACE. SCC *JB
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 15, 2003
THE IGNITION LOCKED, OVERHEATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, AND THE SIDE DOOR HAD COME OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IN AN ATTEMPTED TO SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CONSUMER REACHED FOR THE COIL WIRE AND THE WARPED SEAL GAVE AWAY AND BURNED THE CONSUMER'S HANDS AND FACE. SCC *JB
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Feb 20, 2002
HOW MANY OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE TO FAIL BEFORE D-C OWNS UP TO POOR ENGINEERING/DESIGN??*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
OVERALL BUILD QUALITY/REPAIR RELIABILITY/PARTS MFRG FAR BELOW AVG WITH NUMEROUS ROAD SIDE FAILURES UNSAFE. NO, SAFETY DEFCT STATED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
OVERALL BUILD QUALITY/REPAIR RELIABILITY/PARTS MFRG FAR BELOW AVG WITH NUMEROUS ROAD SIDE FAILURES UNSAFE. NO, SAFETY DEFCT STATED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WINDSHIELD SUN VISOR MATERIAL SELECTION IS DEFECTIVE, CRUMBLES & DISINTIGRATES WITH AGE, DROPS INTO EYES OF DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER. *AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 1989
UNDER VAN SPARE TIRE CARRIER PLATE CORROSION FAILURE, FLAT PLATE BECAME V & DROPPED SPARE TIRE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 19, 1989
IN A DESIGN ATTEMPT TO INCREASE GAS MILEAGE THE TRANSMISSION WAS BUILT TO "COASTS OR FREEWHEELS" DOWNHILL AT IDLE RPM OF APPROX 1000 AND ZERO ENGINE COMPRESSION BRAKING. THE RESULT IS EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION DOWNHILL, TAILGATING AND/OR EXCESSIVE BRAKE COMPONET WEAR.*AK
TIRES
Aug 16, 2001
TIRE TREAD CAME ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF AT 45 MPH CAUSE DAMAGE TO LEFT REAR FENDER AREA. THREE MONTHS LATER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED BUT DIDN'T COME OFF AS MUCH SO NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THESE TIRES WERE ON THE REAR OF A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. WI... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
AFTER SEEING INFORMATION ON TIRE RECALL. CONSUMER THEN CHECKED HIS VEHICLE TIRES FOUND CRACKS AND TIRES SPLIT. FIRESTONE FR360 205/75 R14. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Aug 14, 2000
WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE DUE TO THE BALL JOINTS/ CV JOINTS UNDER THE LEFT DRIVER SEAT HAVE GONE BAD AND NEEDED REPLACING. ALSO, SHE HAD TWO OTHER DODGE PRODUCTS, MINI VANS IN WHICH BALL JOINTS FAILED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVID... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Sep 10, 1999
ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS BEFORE FAILING AT 127,000 MILES. REMAN. TRANSMISSION INSTALLED WENT ONLY 12,375 MILES WHEN IT FAILED. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE. THIRD TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AT ANOTHER DEALER WENT ABOUT 65,000 MILES AND FAILED ALSO. MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TRANSAXLE CONTR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 31, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW WITH A 4 SPD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES, WITH NO COST TO ME EXCEPT THE TIME I DIDNT HAVE MY VEHICLE. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 26, 1999
THE PAINT PROCEEDED TO PEEL OFF AND RUST IMMEDIATELY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1997
ABOUT EVERY 10,000 MI. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE WORKED ON. OF COURSE THERE IS ALWAYS AN EXCUSE FROM THE DODGE MECHANICS AND I END UP PAYING FOR IT. I,M SURE THE TOTAL IS AROUND 5,000.00. THESE PROBLEMS HAD ALSO HAPPEN TO THE PREVIOUS OWNERS BECAUSE ALL THE RECEIPTS HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO EACH OWNER,... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 28, 1999
THE VEHICLE WILL DROP FROM OVERDRIVE TO 2ND GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 26, 1998
PAINT PEELING BADLY. CRUISE JUST TAKES OFF WHEN SET. DIES CONSTANTLY ON HOT/HUMID DAYS. SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY AND SOUNDS LIKE AIR IS COMING IN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 24, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP, TRANSMISSION SENSOR, WIRING HARNESS IN TRANSMISSION AND COMPUTER ENGINE MALFUNCTION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 9, 1997
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP POSITION.
SEAT BELTS
Jun 30, 1997
Incident date: Jun 29, 1997
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30MPH, THE CENTER SEAT RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 31, 1997
AXLE DEFECTIVE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 31, 1997
LOWER ARM DEFECTIVE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 31, 1997
FRAME DEFECTIVE.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 24, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT BROKE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1990
TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO EITHER STICK OR JUMP FORWARD.
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE GRAND CARAVAN across all model years (1984, 2020).
179
Total Recalls
18,829
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
600
Reported Crashes
429
Reported Fires
31
Reported Deaths
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 312 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 351 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 535 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 1,225 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 355 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 480 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 656 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 816 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 821 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 1,310 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 798 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,968 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 273 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 378 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 1,341 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 144 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 289 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 417 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 362 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 558 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 599 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 761 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 857 | View |
| 1996 | 11 | 1,860 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 118 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 248 | View |
| 1993 | 9 | 391 | View |
| 1992 | 8 | 319 | View |
| 1991 | 8 | 150 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 3 | 30 | |
| 1988 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | View |