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1993 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 949 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Caravan, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid4.0× the Caravan median · #2 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints949133 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Dodge Caravan has problems

949 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic32113
Seat belts1145
Power train1011
Steering922
Engine and engine cooling861
Structure8215
Visibility521
Electrical system445
Air bags3429
16 other systems19231

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

1993 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 00V-305 · Oct 12, 2000 · 679,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Recall 99V-213 · Sep 2, 1999 · 1,318,189 vehicles

Risk. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 99V-189 · Jul 16, 1999 · 828,559 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 97V-148 · Sep 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 97V-149 · Sep 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 93V-098 · Jun 4, 1993 · 600 vehicles

Risk. POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

130kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 24 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 25% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 4% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
0under 30k miles6under 100k miles18100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Dodge Caravan safety ratings

1993 Dodge Caravan in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
13 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREDP97001 · closed Apr 2, 1997
    No recall
  3. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  4. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSEA94028 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
  5. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREEA96027 · closed May 16, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-079
  6. SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURESEA97005 · closed Dec 23, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-149
  7. FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPEREA97020 · closed Jul 27, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-189
  8. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPE94024 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  9. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  10. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREPE96035 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    Led to recall 97V-079
  11. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREPE97013 · closed Sep 30, 1997
    No recall
  12. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ00011 · closed Apr 1, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-305
  13. REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORTRQ99004 · still open
    Led to recall 97V-079
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED UNTIL COMPLETELY FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10406813 · Jun 14, 2011 · 32,000 miles
I OWN A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.. I DISCOVERED A FACTORY RECALL THROUGH ODI PERTAINING TO THE SPECIFIC NAMED VEHICLE CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK BRAKES THAT SPECIFY SUMMARY. CONSEQUENCE.REMEDY AND NOTES; STATING THAT IF THERE ARE ANY EXISTING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE ACTUATOR…
Complaint 10361249 · Oct 19, 2010 · 79,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK). THREE YEARS LATER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ABS…
Complaint 10332508 · May 27, 2010 · 74,000 miles

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