1992 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
95 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
161,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 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 23 of 95 complaints (24.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 32 | 33.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 9.5% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 5.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.2% |
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 | 23 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 23; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 12 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 12
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 77 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 | 37 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1996: 2; 2000: 37; 2001: 13; 2002: 14; 2003: 7; 2004: 9; 2005: 6; 2006: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 32 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 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 10000014 · 2002-12-13 (December 13, 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 SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER AND COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERLY INJURED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014470 · 2003-04-16 (April 16, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 163,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027083 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
THE RECALL REMEDY FOR THE ABS 96 V 099 000 FAILED, AND THE DEFECT ACCRUED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10027083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027087 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 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 SAME PISTON THAT WAS RECALLED, WHICH HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE PISTON BECAUSE THE WARRANTY STATED THAT PISTON WILL ONLY BE REPLACED IF FROZEN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10027087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031480 · 2003-07-30 (July 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034297 · 2003-08-22 (August 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 MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034297 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039975 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051394 · 2003-12-31 (December 31, 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 (97V079000) IN ABOUT 1997. I KNOW CHRYSLER PERFORMED THE RECALL BECAUSE THE NEW "BIGGER" WASHERS ARE ON THE LIFT SUPPORTS. AS I HAVE NO WAY TO EXAMINE THE BOLTS FOR STRESS CRACKING, THERE IS NO MAINTENANCE I CAN PERFORM TO INSURE THE REAR LIFTGATE WON'T…
Owner-reported narrative. 150,490 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051394 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 ↗97V079000 · Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
Reported: 1997-05-16 (May 16, 1997)
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 ↗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 ↗