1992 Dodge Grand Caravan problems & reliability
255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge Grand 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.
20 complaints report injuries (26 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 60 | 24% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 58 | 23% |
| Power Train → | 37 | 15% |
| Structure → | 33 | 13% |
| Visibility → | 17 | 7% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 16 | 6% |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 3% |
| Seats | 7 | 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.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Abs brake actuator motor failure. For the third time the abs motor has failed. Chrysler claims the part is no longer serviced and will not honor the lifetime warrantee 96v099000. The part is available in the aftermarket for about $350.00 after a number of calls to fiat chrysler they would only offer to buy the vehicle…”
Service Brakes · filed Jan 11, 2017
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge grand cherokee. The dealer stated that they have been making the repairs per recall 96v099000 service brakes, hydraulic: antilock since september 25, 2009. She will contact the manufacturer. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 172,104.”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Nov 19, 2009
“I have a 1992 dodge grand caravan mini van. Front wheel drive with a 3.3 engine. Every time the serpentine belt gets the slightest amount of moisture on it...it comes off! At least once a month which requires paying a pro to reinstall it. The biggest problem is that one loses all power steering not mention all…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Feb 24, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES
Engineering Analysis EA97005 · opened Apr 10, 1997 · closed Dec 23, 1997 · led to recall 97V149000
- 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
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
Engineering Analysis EA94028 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jun 24, 1996 · led to recall 96V099000
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94024 · opened Mar 7, 1994 · closed Jul 29, 1994
- LIFTGATE LATCHES
Engineering Analysis EA94005 · opened Jan 31, 1994 · closed Oct 25, 1995
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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