1992 Dodge Caravan problems & reliability
913 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge Caravan. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
32 complaints report injuries (39 injured, 3 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 261 | 29% |
| Seat Belts | 175 | 19% |
| Power Train | 110 | 12% |
| Structure | 81 | 9% |
| Visibility | 72 | 8% |
| Steering | 68 | 7% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 7% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 36 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 35 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 145,000 miles (middle 50% between 113,889 and 165,500 miles), based on 27 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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.”
Service Brakes · filed Mar 2, 2017
“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. All inherent to the problems addressed above . The dealer is claiming to no nothing about the lifetime warrenty on this…”
Service Brakes · filed Dec 15, 2015
“Repeated pulley and then belt failure causing steering and breaking trouble. Repairs do not last. Local dealers don't have laser alignment tool to check alignment. The internet is filled with belts flying off because of rain or slush in this vehicle, my pulleys just disintegrate with out the water. There seems to be a…”
Service Brakes · filed Oct 22, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER
Engineering Analysis EA97020 · opened Sep 30, 1997 · closed Jul 27, 1999 · led to recall 99V189000
- SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES
Engineering Analysis EA97005 · opened Apr 10, 1997 · closed Dec 23, 1997 · led to recall 97V149000
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE97013 · opened Apr 2, 1997 · closed Sep 30, 1997
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Defect Petition DP97001 · opened Mar 12, 1997 · closed Apr 2, 1997
- ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA96027 · opened Oct 31, 1996 · closed May 16, 1997 · led to recall 97V079000
- ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE96035 · opened May 6, 1996 · closed Oct 31, 1996 · led to recall 97V079000
- SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96008 · opened Jan 25, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996
- STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
Engineering Analysis EA95029 · opened Sep 26, 1995 · closed Nov 13, 1996 · led to recall 96V229000
Technical service bulletins
46 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge Caravan. The 10 most recent:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
1802002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2002
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
082700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
083799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 1999
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Dodge Caravan in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1992 Dodge Caravan?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 145,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.