1989 Dodge Caravan structure problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1989 Dodge Caravan — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vibration causing body of driver's side door to crack . Bolts that hold locking mechanism had expanded, and they fell inside of door. Door will not close properly. *ak”
filed Mar 29, 2002
“While back door is opened could be placing anything inside of vehicle, but it will be droping down on consumer's head. Dealer had tried to fix problem, but still problem continued just like mentioned in recall 95 I 001 008. *ak”
filed Apr 23, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Structure problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
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.