1993 Dodge Caravan

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10 recalls · 13 investigations · oldest first

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   1993Complaint volume 955 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1993-08-26Wheels93V098000 The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.

   Remedy: The road and spare wheels with the malformed lug nut seat configuration will be replaced.

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   1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
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   1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 ABS braking system fails
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   1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking system fails
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   1995-09-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001001 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 new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning September 1995.

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   1995-12-22Latches/locks/linkages95I001005 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 will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during December 1995.

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   1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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   1996-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
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    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

    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…

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    1996-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-16 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
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    1997-03-12Defect petitionClosed 1997-04-02 Windshield wiper failure
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    1997-04-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Windshield wiper failure
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    1997-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 1997-12-23 Safety belt anchorage failures
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    1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1999-07-27 Front windshield wiper
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    1997-12-08Seat belts97V148000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

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    1997-12-08Seat belts97V149000 Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.

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    1999-04-19Recall queryOpen Rear liftgate support
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    1999-08-02Air bags99V113000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after…

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

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    1999-08-30Structure99V213000 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…

    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…

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    2000-03-27Visibility99V189000 Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.

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    2000-05-01Recall queryClosed 2002-04-01 Steering wheel separation
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    2000-11-06Steering00V305000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in…

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    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Is the 1993 Dodge Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge Caravan is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Caravan?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Caravan have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.