1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 129 |
| 1992 | 256 |
| 1993 | 289 |
| 1994 | 199 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 1157 |
| 1997 | 583 |
| 1998 | 559 |
| 1999 | 432 |
| 2000 | 442 |
| 2001 | 298 |
| 2002 | 290 |
| 2003 | 219 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 995 |
| 2006 | 284 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 1291 |
| 2009 | 543 |
| 2010 | 868 |
| 2011 | 530 |
| 2012 | 583 |
| 2013 | 470 |
| 2014 | 357 |
| 2015 | 279 |
| 2016 | 964 |
| 2017 | 402 |
| 2018 | 265 |
| 2019 | 235 |
| 2020 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
28% of complaints: service brakes — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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
23% of complaints: seat belts — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.
CRASH FIRE INJURY15% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CAR ABRUPTLY DROPPED 15 MPH--TRANSMISSION REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI report, 19940114
14% of complaints: structure — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and support device/strut.
INJURY8% of complaints: visibility — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and glass, side/rear.
SAFETY TIMELINE
LIFTGATE LATCHES
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
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
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
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
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
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
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES
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
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
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
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.
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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.