MYRModel Year Report

1989 Dodge Grand Caravan

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1989 Dodge Grand Caravan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:21.230Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 24 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,293 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 870 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 472 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 239 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 24 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,293 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 870 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 472 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2018 2019: 239 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 24 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1993 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2007 2008: 1,293 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 870 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 472 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 239 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

1989: 24 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,293
2009544
2010870
2011530
2012584
2013472
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019239
202017

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

11 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

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Transmission failed twice, causing transmission to either stick or jump forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

INJURY
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The ignition locked, overheated and would not shut off, and the side door had come open while the vehicle was in motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-15

Also filed under Electrical system

Tires

3 of 24 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Purchased two 205/75R15 cooper trendsetter se tires for front of 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan on December 27, 2002 with 143,136 mileage. Tires had steel belt showing badly on inside of both tires after 2,500 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-16

Suspension

2 of 24 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and control arm.

Structure

2 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  2. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  3. R
    1995-11-03Latches/locks/linkages95I001004 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 during November 1995.

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  4. R
    1996-07-12Latches/locks/linkages95I001008 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 during July 1996.

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  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95I001004 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001008 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.