1993 Dodge VAN
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 4 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.
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Seat belt harness mounting for rear second door is quite long. It's approximately 9"-12" And hits head of every passenger who attempts to board the VAN to get to rear seats.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-20
The plastic mounting of the seat belt fro second row of seats, passengers side closest to the door, is quite long.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-12-19
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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When making a turn or putting the vehicle into park the vehicle dies . The dealer has not been able to locate the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-05
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Dodge VAN — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 Dodge VAN 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 1993 Dodge VAN?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge VAN have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.