1991 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 10015219 · 2003-04-04 (April 4, 2003)
THE HEAD LIGHT COVERS BECAME DISCOLORED, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. *JB *TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038596 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB WIPERS WERE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL THE FIRST TIME, THEN THEY FAILED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS THE CRANK THAT CONNECTED TO THE WIPERS AND IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. CONSUMER REPAIRED THE PART ON THEIR OWN. THE SLOTS IN THE CRANK FLARED OUT WHICH CAUSED IT TO ROCK AND LOOSEN THE NUT AND FALL OFF. *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 189,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052040 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
CONSUMER STATED UPON STARTING VEHICLE GAS FUMES FILLED THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT, THEN GRADUALLY DISSIPATED. *AK THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10052040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053142 · 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE, A 1991 DODGE CARAVAN WITH 3.3L V-6 ENGINE IS INCLUDED IN THE LEAKING FUEL RECALL (I.E. FUEL RAIL SEALS) HERE IS THE RECALL I RESEARCHED FOR YOUR REFERENCE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V268000 FUEL: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM MANUFACTURER: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION MFG. CAMPAIGN #: 895 YEAR: 1998 MAKE: CHRYSLER TRUCK MODEL: TOWN AND COUNTRY POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1163000 MANUFACTURED FROM: FEB 1995 TO: SEP 1999 YEAR OF RECALL: '00 TYPE OF REPORT: VEHICLE SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPT…
Owner-reported narrative. 185,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053142 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 ↗
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Reported: 1996-06-13 (June 13, 1996)
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 WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V229000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1996-11-18 (November 18, 1996)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V148000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1997-09-09 (September 9, 1997)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V149000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1997-09-09 (September 9, 1997)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V189000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Reported: 1999-07-16 (July 16, 1999)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V213000 · Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
Reported: 1999-09-02 (September 2, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. 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 TORQUED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗