1991 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
56 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
154,033 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 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 9 of 56 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 25.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 8.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.8% |
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 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 7 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 3; Power Train: 3; Service Brakes: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 8
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 41 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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1996: 2; 2000: 19; 2001: 7; 2002: 6; 2003: 3; 2004: 9; 2005: 4; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 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 10067456 · 2004-04-15 (April 15, 2004)
ABS BRAKE ALARM AND DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS PART OF THE RECALL BUT THE PRESSURE SWITCH WASN'T REPLACED. *PH THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO START UP DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY. *MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067456 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069998 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
ANDY LEWIS DODGE DID NOT REPAIR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON RECALLS THEY WERE HOSTILE TO ME AND MY VAN WAS OPERABLE WHEN LEFT THERE. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER TAKE IT HOME.THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ANTILOCK LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. THEY NEVER REPAIRED THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE RECALLS. THEY ARE LEAKING NOW.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068978 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WEIRDLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068978 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069919 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
AROUND AUGUST 4, 2003, MY DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SUDDENLY LOCKED IN SECOND GEAR. I HAVE REPLACED THE FILTER AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THIS DID NOT FIX THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ASKING FRIENDS IF THEY KNEW ANY TO FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE I TAKE IT TO A SHOP TO BE FIXED, ONE OF THEM PRINT ME THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHRYSLER ULTRADRIVE TRANSMISSION REPORT THAT IS ON YOUR WEB SITE. I HAVE GOT TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ULTRADRIVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM OR RECALL. I SHOWED THE DEALER THE INFORMATION THAT I PRINTE…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007967 · 2003-02-22 (February 22, 2003)
SEPARATION OF FUEL RAILS CONNECTING U TUBE CUASING FUEL LEAK ONTO SPARK PLUGS. GAS ODOR IN VAN LED TO DISCOVERY OF PROBLEM BEFORE TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES. REPAIR SHOP INFORMED US THAT THEY ARE SEEING THIS PROBLEM OFTEN.
Owner-reported narrative. 129,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007967 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 719569 · 2000-03-02 (March 2, 2000)
HEAVY GAS SMELL. MECHANIC IDENTIFIED O-RING FAILURES ON INJECTORS AND FUEL LINE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719569 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861020 · 2000-04-26 (April 26, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED. THEN, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT CAMSHAFT WAS BROKEN, AND ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8011440 · 2002-06-10 (June 10, 2002)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVEWAY AN NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8011440 at NHTSA ↗