MYRModel Year Report

1990 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
1990 Dodge Grand Caravan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:20.045Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
55
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 55 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 1990: 55 complaints 1990 55 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 1990: 55 complaints 1990 55 1991: 129 complaints 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

1990: 55 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

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

Power train

49% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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This vehicle has had a problem transmission since it was driven away from the dealership. The "Lurching" Motion made by the transmission was reported to the dealer immediately and repeatedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-25

Fuel system, gasoline

20% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIRE
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Fuel rail has two metal/metal joints that spray gas on the the engine when the weather is cold. After the metal tube fitting warms up the leak stops. The fuel rail has to be replaced every two to three years.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-24

While driving, at approx.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-02-10

Fuel rail failed while driving the van. I started to smell raw gasoline in the closed cabin, I was about to pass my mechanics shop, so I pulled in to see where the smell was coming from.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-24

Service brakes

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

Structure

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing door and support device/strut.

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
    1995-10-17Latches/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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  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

1990 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95I001003 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001007 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.