1990 Dodge Caravan

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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   1990Complaint volume 283 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1990-02-21Engine and engine cooling89V237000 The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

   Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

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   1990-09-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V145000 Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended.

   Remedy: Replace proportioning valve to bracket screws with proper length screws.

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   1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
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   1991-01-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-05-01 Seat belt buckle failure
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   1991-03-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-31 Rear wiper switch/fires
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   1991-05-29Seat belts91V053000 Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

   Remedy: Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.

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   1992-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-03 R/htchbck hydr.cylin.fails
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   1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
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    1995-02-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-07-07 Rear seat anchorages
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    1995-10-17Latches/locks/linkages95I001003 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during October 1995.

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    1996-07-10Latches/locks/linkages95I001007 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in June 1996.

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    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…

    Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

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Is the 1990 Dodge Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Dodge Caravan is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Caravan?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.