1993 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
673 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
130,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 39 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 193 of 673 complaints (28.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 257 | 38.2% |
| Steering behavior | 82 | 12.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 46 | 6.8% |
| Engine operation | 37 | 5.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 1.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 0.4% |
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 | 193 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 49 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 41 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 21 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 18 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 17 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 193; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 49; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 41; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 24; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 21; Air Bags:Frontal: 18; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 18; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 17
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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 13
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 634 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 | 260 |
| 1996 | 121 |
| 2000 | 101 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 260; 1996: 121; 2000: 101; 2001: 77; 2002: 41; 2003: 32; 2004: 11; 2005: 7; 2006: 6; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 257 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 82 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 46 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 10002040 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
AFTER HAVING RECALL DONE FOR THE ABS BRAKES 96 V 099 000,BY THE DEALERSHIP DAYTONA DODGE;DAYTON BEACH FL;[phone removed], THE BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PH
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002079 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
THE SLIDING DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE HINGES, ALSO THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL, COOLANT, BALL JOINTS, STARTER, BRAKE LINE, TIE ROD, TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST AND THE FRONT BRAKES. TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022850 · 2003-07-03 (July 3, 2003)
DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT STEERING COLUMN WAS EXCESSIVELY LOOSE. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE FRONT COVER, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER, WATER PUMP AND OIL PUMP. *AK *CB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 91,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029535 · 2003-07-02 (July 2, 2003)
THE CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER OR NOT HIS COMPLAINT WAS ON FILE REGARDING AN EXCESSIVELY LOOSE STEERING COLUMN, BECAUSE HE NEVER RECEIVED ANY LETTER TO SIGN. *PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006061 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
THE BALL JOINTS AND STARTER FAILED, THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN, THE SIDE DOOR FELL OFF, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL AND COOLANT FAILURES. ALSO THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OUTER ROD END INSTALLED AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. *JG *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480752 · 1995-01-20 (January 20, 1995)
RESIDUE BUILDS UP IN THROTTLE BODY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INTERMITTENTLY STALL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483735 · 1995-09-01 (September 1, 1995)
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483735 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 720177 · 2000-03-16 (March 16, 2000)
VAN COUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS, THE ONLY ITEMS REMAING WAS THE BUMPER. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE INSURANSCE COMPANT FEELS THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 720177 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 868396 · 2000-08-23 (August 23, 2000)
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES AND TWO BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON; ONE SAID ABS, AND THE OTHER INDICATED BRAKES. WHEN THESE LIGHTS CAME ON DASHBOARD IT INDICATED THEREWAS NO BRAKES. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DODGE, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A SHORT IN WIRING. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE SINCE THEN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 868396 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488806 · 1995-10-02 (October 2, 1995)
DRIVE SHAFT PUNCTURED GAS TANK, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 727881 · 2000-08-14 (August 14, 2000)
GASOLINE FUEL GAUGE READING ZERO, EVEN WITH THE GAS TANK FULL! *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 727881 at NHTSA ↗