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1993 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 1993 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 949 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

8
safety recalls
949
owner complaints to NHTSA
68 / 7
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–21
MPG combined (EPA)

8 safety recalls for the 1993 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. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 00V305000 Reported 679,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: MINI vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. 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 cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking…

  2. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 99V213000 Reported 1,318,189 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 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…

  3. 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.

  4. Air bags

    NHTSA 99V113000 Reported 736,824 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: MINI vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 93V098000 Reported 600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.

    Remedy: The road and spare wheels with the malformed lug nut seat configuration will be replaced.

949 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 Dodge Caravan have filed 949 complaints with NHTSA; 68 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 84 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 132,514 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 260 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tie rods went in the front. Brake pads had to be replaced. Then driving on the highway during rush hour traffic i lost the brakes. Pulled over and called to have the car towed in. Mechanic said the ma”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 8, 2017 · Service brakes

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the ABS and brake lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The vehicle was taken”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2016 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1993 Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan (Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–21 mpg
City / Highway16–18 / 22–28
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 1993 Dodge Caravan

How do I know if my 1993 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 1993 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 00V305000).

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.