1989 Dodge Caravan power train problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1989 Dodge Caravan — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission has failed repeatedly after a new one was installed, initially the vehicle experienced the breakage of two axles, main axle, vac pinion and both front bearings (r4761821-aa transmission-41t 2100 2001). Nlm”
filed Sep 25, 2002
“Trunk door, when opening will not stay in up position, will slam shut. Also when vehicle put in drive, it will not take off. Consumer has to drive it in d1 constantly, when she drives it in d2 vehicle will stall. *ak *slc”
filed Mar 7, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
210599A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
210599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 1999
Power Train problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 6 | 26% |
| 2014 Caravan | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Caravan | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 Caravan | 14 | 8% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 Caravan | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 Caravan | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.