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1992 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 1992 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 913 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

9
safety recalls
913
owner complaints to NHTSA
48 / 13
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–20
MPG combined (EPA)

9 safety recalls for the 1992 Dodge Caravan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 99V189000 Reported 828,559 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  2. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 97V148000 Reported 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 only partially latched.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

  3. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 97V149000 Reported 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  4. Support device/strut (structure)

    NHTSA 97V079000 Reported 436,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.

    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 will replace the…

  5. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 96V229000 Reported 675,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 installed to…

  6. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V099000 Reported 321,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 actuator piston…

  7. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 92V147000 Reported 3,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.

    Remedy: Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.

  8. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 92V015000 Reported 20,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

  9. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V170000 Reported 360 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.

    Remedy: Replace inadequate brake pedals with properly manufactured pedals.

913 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 Dodge Caravan have filed 913 complaints with NHTSA; 48 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 38 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 147,901 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 301 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Brakes stopped working in middle of driving almost cause a car accident. I looked up the problem and they did a recall on the ABS brake system. Would just like to bring it in to get it fixed.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2017 · Service brakes

“I have a 1992 dodge caravan subject to recall 685 NHTSA # 96v099000. The antilock bendix 10 assembly was replaced once . It now needs replacing again . ABS light comes on and pump runs excessively. Al”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 15, 2015 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1992 Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan (Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan 2WD, Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–20 mpg
City / Highway15–18 / 19–26
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/3.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Dodge Caravan318
1985 Dodge Caravan349
1986 Dodge Caravan149
1987 Dodge Caravan069
1988 Dodge Caravan2103
1989 Dodge Caravan2191
1990 Dodge Caravan3278
1991 Dodge Caravan9617
1992 Dodge Caravan9913
1993 Dodge Caravan8949
1994 Dodge Caravan3644
1995 Dodge Caravan1489
1996 Dodge Caravan91,403
1997 Dodge Caravan7714
1998 Dodge Caravan5629
1999 Dodge Caravan5555
2000 Dodge Caravan4470
2001 Dodge Caravan3257
2002 Dodge Caravan4245
2003 Dodge Caravan3195
2004 Dodge Caravan165
2005 Dodge Caravan4537
2006 Dodge Caravan2173
2007 Dodge Caravan081
2008 Dodge Caravan2302
2009 Dodge Caravan2118
2010 Dodge Caravan2172
2011 Dodge Caravan078
2012 Dodge Caravan087
2013 Dodge Caravan030
2014 Dodge Caravan020
2015 Dodge Caravan023
2016 Dodge Caravan02
2017 Dodge Caravan11

Checking a specific 1992 Dodge Caravan

How do I know if my 1992 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 1992 Dodge Caravan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V170000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.