1990 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1990 Dodge Caravan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving in a heavy rain storm pulled over and stopped saw what looked like steam coming from the motor. It was daylight out did not notice that headlights didn't work just the running lights till a few hours later. After having heater on headlights will come on but smell what seems like wires…”
filed Aug 13, 2004
“Vehicle was in the parking lot and consumer inserted key inside of vehicle, and key started vehicle first time. Next time ignition switch had play. She contacted dealership because key couldn't come out of ignition switch.*aki”
filed Dec 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 Caravan | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 Caravan | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 Caravan | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 Caravan | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 Caravan | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 Caravan | 72 | 61% |
| 2008 Caravan | 162 | 54% |
| 2007 Caravan | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 Caravan | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 Caravan | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 Caravan | 8 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.