1991 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
1991 Dodge Grand Caravan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:47.544Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 255 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1290 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2009 2010: 866 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 356 complaints 2014 2015: 276 complaints 2016: 961 complaints 2017: 401 complaints 2018: 263 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
1991: 129 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992255
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081290
2009543
2010866
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014356
2015276
2016961
2017401
2018263
2019233
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 27 distinct reports on file.

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NHTSA RECALL #96V099000, REFERENCING ABS LIFETIME WARRANTY. DEALER CRYSTAL CHRYSLER CENTER, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, (760) 324-4557, HAS FAILED TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE UNDER THE MANDATED NHTSA LIFETIME WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150727

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 13 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BY DEALERSHIP AT OUR EXPENSE. LATER, HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020904

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file.

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SEPARATION OF FUEL RAILS CONNECTING U TUBE CUASING FUEL LEAK ONTO SPARK PLUGS. GAS ODOR IN VAN LED TO DISCOVERY OF PROBLEM BEFORE TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES. REPAIR SHOP INFORMED US THAT THEY ARE SEEING THIS PROBLEM OFTEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030222

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19940131 — EA (closed 19951025)

LIFTGATE LATCHES

I 19940307 — PE (closed 19940729)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960624)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

I 19950926 — EA (closed 19961113)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

R 19951006 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYS

Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN OCTOBER 1995.

Campaign 95I001002 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

R 19960329 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSLER

Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN MARCH 1996.

Campaign 95I001006 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960903 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 BRAKE

Campaign 96V099000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961227 — steering

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

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

Campaign 96V229000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970410 — EA (closed 19971223)

SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES

R 19971208 — seat belts

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 ONL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Campaign 97V148000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19971208 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 97V149000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990419 — RQ (open)

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

R 19990830 — structure

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 O

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 W

Campaign 99V213000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000327 — visibility

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.

Campaign 99V189000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95I001002 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001006 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V229000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V148000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V149000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V213000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V189000 (visibility) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.