1992 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
567 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
145,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 160 of 567 complaints (28.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 214 | 37.7% |
| Steering behavior | 63 | 11.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 51 | 9.0% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 2.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 8 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 160 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 56 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 21 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 18 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 15 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 160; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 56; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 39; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 26; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 21; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 18; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 17; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 15
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 11 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 11
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 540 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 300 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 300; 1996: 105; 2000: 62; 2001: 40; 2002: 18; 2003: 15; 2004: 8; 2005: 4; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2015: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 214 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 63 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 51 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001679 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)
WHILE APPLYING ABS BRAKES THEY FAILED AND ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004703 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. AS THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, BOTH ABS BRAKE LIGHTS HAD COME ON, THEN THE CONSUMER LOST THE POWER ASSIST AND BRAKE PEDAL, EVENTUALLY HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001576 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
ENGINE HESTIATES. ENGINE MOUNTS, LIFTER, TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN COVER REPLACED. VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED OUT. DEALER FOUND LARGE HOLE IN ENGINE WHERE PISTON ROD WENT THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK. TRANSMISSION MAKING CLUNK TYPE NOISE AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. RACK AND PINION ON STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10172965 · 2006-11-08 (November 8, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COUPLING BOLT FRACTURED ON THE STEERING WHEEL. A NHTSA RECALL, #92V015000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING STEERING: WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 190,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172965 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480453 · 1995-01-17 (January 17, 1995)
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP/ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480453 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483106 · 1995-08-14 (August 14, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10394448 · 2011-04-06 (April 6, 2011)
HELLO, I HAVE A ABS RECALL DONE AND IT WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY AND CAUSED MY VAN TO ALMOST GO OF THE ROAD, THE DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND SAID TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE, I NEED HELP WITH THIS. E-MAIL COPIES ATTACHED: [XXX], MY NAME IS [XXX], I LIVE IN COTTAGE GROVE AND HAD OUR DODGE CARAVAN'S ABS BRAKES REPAIRED AT YOUR DEALERSHIP AND WE HAVE A MAJOR ISSUE CONCERNING THE REPETITIVE AND INCOMPETENT REPAIRS DONE AT YOUR FACILITY. CHRYSLER'S SAFETY DEFECT REPORT # (96V-099), NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 TO BE SPECIFIC.…
Owner-reported narrative. 271,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10394448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480740 · 1995-01-19 (January 19, 1995)
ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSES SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL AT START-UP, POWER RETURNS WHILE DRIVING, ALSO POWER DOOR LOCKS CLICK WHEN POWER RETURNS. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480740 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025087 · 2003-08-01 (August 1, 2003)
ON 6/26/2003, THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $40 TO REPAIR A RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THE CHARGE WAS NECESSARY BECAUSE IT WAS A HANDICAPPED VEHICLE, THE GAS TANK WAS MOVED UP, WHICH CAUSED MORE WORK TO REPAIR THE RECALL. RECALL# 02V274000 SUBJECT: FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CALL BACK. *NLM *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504832 · 1996-05-06 (May 6, 1996)
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504832 at NHTSA ↗