1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

8 recalls, 319 complaints

99V189000 Jul 16, 1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
828,559 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
97V149000 Sep 9, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
1,100,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
97V148000 Sep 9, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
1,100,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
97V079000 May 16, 1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
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 TO... Read more
436,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
96V229000 Nov 18, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
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.
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.
675,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
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.
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 W... Read more
321,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
95I001002 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 OF THESE VEHICLES IN OCTOBER 1995.
52,719 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
95I001006 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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 IN MARCH 1996.
689,656 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

319 total complaints 19 crashes 4 fires 30 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP47
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE38
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION29
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT12
SEAT BELTS9
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE5
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 11, 2017
Incident date: Jan 10, 2017
ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR MOTOR FAILURE. FOR THE THIRD TIME THE ABS MOTOR HAS FAILED. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THE PART IS NO LONGER SERVICED AND WILL NOT HONOR THE LIFETIME WARRANTEE 96V099000. THE PART IS AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERMARKET FOR ABOUT $350.00 AFTER A NUMBER OF CALLS TO FIAT CHRYSLER THEY WOULD ONLY OFF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 19, 2009
Incident date: Sep 25, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN MAKING THE REPAIRS PER RECALL 96V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK SINCE SEPTEMBER 25, 2009. SHE WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 172,104... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 24, 2009
Incident date: Nov 20, 2008
I HAVE A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MINI VAN. FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WITH A 3.3 ENGINE. EVERY TIME THE SERPENTINE BELT GETS THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF MOISTURE ON IT...IT COMES OFF! AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH WHICH REQUIRES PAYING A PRO TO REINSTALL IT. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THAT ONE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING NOT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 19, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Feb 19, 2008
Incident date: Jan 19, 2008
HY BRAKES. *TR
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 3, 2008
Incident date: Dec 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE DISLODGED WHICH CAUSED THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 97V148000) HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 13, 2006
Incident date: Jul 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, EXTREME PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 22, 2005
Incident date: Dec 8, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE RECALL ONLY OFFERED A PARTIAL REMEDY. IN ORDER TO COMPLETELY REPAIR THE PROBLEM ADDITIONAL PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, AN EXTENDED OR LIFETIME WARRANTY WOU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 7, 2005
Incident date: Dec 2, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL 96V099000 REPAIRS WAS DONE ON THE ABS BRAKES IN 2004. HOWEVER, HE WA SHAVING A FAILURE. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. UPON INSPECTION BY THE SERVICE DEALERSHIP THE ABS CONTROLLER FAILED. HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THEY CLAIMED TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
DT: 1992, DODGE, GRAND CARAVAN, INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, NO POWER ASSIST, THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH. ALSO, RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED AFTER GOING ABOUT 20 MILES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER ALREADY REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND THE CALIPERS. BUT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
DT: 1992, DODGE, GRAND CARAVAN, INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, NO POWER ASSIST, THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH. ALSO, RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED AFTER GOING ABOUT 20 MILES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER ALREADY REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND THE CALIPERS. BUT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 2, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 1996
DT: HAD THE BRAKES AND ABS UNIT REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND CONSUMER IS VERY AGGRAVATED. TALKED TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS May 4, 2005
Incident date: Jul 9, 1997
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN PAST RECALL 730 BY DODGE THAT WAS POORLY HANDLED. THE REAR HATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS THE ITEM ON RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR IN JULY OF 1997 BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD BROKEN, AND HAD THEM REPLACED. THEN THEY BROKE AGAIN IN AUGUST OF 1999. ON... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 29, 2004
CONSUMER STATED DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RECALL FOR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM UNTIL CONSUMER PAID A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN RECALL NUMBER: 96V099000 *TC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Nov 27, 2004
Incident date: Nov 26, 2004
WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT SEATBACK SNAPPED AND THEN COLLAPSED ONTO THE REAR SEAT. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS SIMPLY REACHING INTO MY FRONT POCKET FOR MY KEYS. I WAS NOT INJURED AND FEEL VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE BACK SEAT AT THE TIME THE SEAT FAILED. I WENT TO WHITE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 15, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATES THE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Aug 5, 2004
Incident date: Jul 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HOOD FLEW UP. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE May 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT May 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ... Read more
WHEELS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
STRUCTURE Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
SEAT BELTS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
SUSPENSION Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
STEERING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WAS HARD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SKIDDED, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURN... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WAS HARD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SKIDDED, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURN... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Mar 1, 2004
Incident date: Feb 22, 2004
MY 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE COOLANT FAN FAILED AND THE RELAY DID NOT INTERUPT WHICH CONTINUED TO FEED POWER BACK TO THE FUSE PANEL WHICH IN RETURN CAUSED MY WIRING HARNESS TO IGNITE INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD RIGHT OVER THE LEFT STRUT ! *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Jan 28, 2004
Incident date: Jan 28, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON, AND BRAKES FAILED, AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARD. THIS LASTED FROM 2-5 MINUTES EACH TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, BUT WAS AFRAID THAT SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jan 1, 2004
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
GEAR SHIFT DISENGAGED FROM PARK WHILE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS OFF. PURSE STRAP LOOPED OVER GEAR SHIFT AS OWNER WAS EXITING VEHICLE CAUSING VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT TO MOVE FROM PARK, VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS CAUSING OWNER TO SLIP UNDER LEFT FRONT WHEEL. *AK
1 injured
EQUIPMENT Dec 31, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2003
THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT STRUT ON MY CARAVAN FAILED TODAY - THE BOLT THAT SUPPORTS THE STRUT IN THE CAR BODY SHEARED OFF, WHILE THE VEHCILE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE STRUT EXPANDED INSIDE THE CAVITY IN THE BODY AS FAR AS IT COULD ONCE THE BOLT SHEARED. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL (97V07... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT Dec 31, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2003
THE HATCHBACK SUPPORT STRUT ON MY CARAVAN FAILED TODAY - THE BOLT THAT SUPPORTS THE STRUT IN THE CAR BODY SHEARED OFF, WHILE THE VEHCILE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE STRUT EXPANDED INSIDE THE CAVITY IN THE BODY AS FAR AS IT COULD ONCE THE BOLT SHEARED. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL (97V07... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Sep 15, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 2003
ON AT LEAST FIVE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IT COULD BE RESTARTED. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED. CONSUMER MA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Jul 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT TURN. THE TURN WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RECOVER, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAILURE OF THE SPINDLE AND CONTROL ARM.*AK
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Jul 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT TURN. THE TURN WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RECOVER, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAILURE OF THE SPINDLE AND CONTROL ARM.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 11, 2003
THE RECALL REMEDY FOR THE ABS 96 V 099 000 FAILED, AND THE DEFECT ACCRUED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jul 9, 2003
IN 1997 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND LOST BRAKE POWER. ABS PISTON WAS REPLACED PER THE RECALL # 96V099000 SUBJECT: BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM. ON 7/9/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND LOST BRAKE POWER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT PISTON ON THE VEHICLE WAS THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Apr 16, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
THE FRONT PASSENGER BOTTOM HINGE THE WELD BROKE FROM THE DOOR AND BROKE THE HINGE IT SELF. CAN NO LONGER USE THE DOOR SAFELY. *NLM
SEATS Dec 13, 2002
Incident date: Dec 9, 2002
MY HUSBAND WAS REAR-ENDED BY A CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH IN OUR 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. FORTUNATELY HE WAS NOT HURT, BUT HE COULD EASILY HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, IF OUR 8 YEAR OLD CHILD HAD BEEN WITH HIM, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN RIDING IN THE ... Read more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 3, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES DLR ADVISED WILL NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT(HCU) UNDER RECALL 96V099000, UNTIL CONSUMER PAYS OUT OF POCKET $1200 FOR REPLACEMENT OF CAD MODULE. DLR ADVISED CONSUMER MUST REPLACE CAD MODULE FIRST TO DETERMINE IF THAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM, IF NOT THEN DLR WILL PERFORM ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 24, 2002
Incident date: Aug 18, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Sep 17, 2002
VAN WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEEDS. CAUSE OF STALLING IS STILL UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

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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

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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 (current) 8 319
1991 8 150 View
1990 3 69 View
1989 3 30 View
1988 3 12 View
1987 2 2 View
1986 2 0 View
1985 2 1 View
1984 2 0 View

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DURANGO 234 19,190 View
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CHARGER 200 8,152 View
RAM 176 5,521 View
DAKOTA 153 9,250 View
CHALLENGER 102 2,357 View
STRATUS 94 3,621 View
RAM 3500 91 3,817 View