1992 Dodge Grand Caravan

● Typical for this model
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1992 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1157 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: 1291 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2010: 868 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 357 complaints 2015: 279 complaints 2015 2016: 964 complaints 2017: 402 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 235 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2020
1992: 256 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081291
2009543
2010868
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014357
2015279
2016964
2017402
2018265
2019235
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR MOTOR FAILURE. FOR THE THIRD TIME THE ABS MOTOR HAS FAILED. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THE PART IS NO LONGER SERVICED AND WILL NOT HONOR THE LIFETIME WARRANTEE 96V099000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170111

SEAT BELTS 23%

23% of complaints: seat belts — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

INJURY
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CAR ABRUPTLY DROPPED 15 MPH--TRANSMISSION REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19940114

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and support device/strut.

INJURY
VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and glass, side/rear.

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 19970815 — structure

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 OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY

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 97V079000 — check if this car was fixed

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

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

1992 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (71 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (39 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 97V079000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V148000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V149000 (seat belts) 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 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan?

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

How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.