Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Caravan 1992 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1992 Dodge Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

913Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

14Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

74Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Brakes290

Seat Belts178

Power Train116

Vehicle Structure83

Engine76

Visibility76

Steering69

Latches, Locks and Linkages36

Electrical System36

Air Bags31

Seats24

Fuel and Propulsion System19

Vehicle Speed Control17

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes290 complaints

290 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 91V170000, 96V099000.

Seat Belts178 complaints

178 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 97V148000, 97V149000.

Power Train116 complaints

116 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure83 complaints

83 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V079000.

Engine76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility76 complaints

76 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V189000.

Steering69 complaints

69 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 92V015000, 96V229000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 92V147000.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

91V170000Reported October 4, 1991 - 360 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 360 vehicles across all affected models.

92V015000Reported February 14, 1992 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

92V147000Reported October 14, 1992 - 3,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 3,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V099000Reported June 13, 1996 - 321,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 321,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V229000Reported November 18, 1996 - 675,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 675,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V079000Reported May 16, 1997 - 436,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 436,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V148000Reported September 9, 1997 - 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V149000Reported September 9, 1997 - 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V189000Reported July 16, 1999 - 828,559 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 828,559 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP97001Opened March 12, 1997 - Closed April 2, 1997

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA92033Opened October 9, 1992 - Closed April 29, 1993

REAR WINDOW SHATTERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94005Opened January 31, 1994 - Closed October 25, 1995

LIFTGATE LATCHES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94028Opened July 29, 1994 - Closed June 24, 1996

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS. Resulted in recall campaign 96V099000.

EA95029Opened September 26, 1995 - Closed November 13, 1996

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 96V229000.

EA96027Opened October 31, 1996 - Closed May 16, 1997

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V079000.

EA97005Opened April 10, 1997 - Closed December 23, 1997

SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES. Resulted in recall campaign 97V149000.

EA97020Opened September 30, 1997 - Closed July 27, 1999

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER. Resulted in recall campaign 99V189000.

PE92053Opened June 8, 1992 - Closed October 9, 1992

WINDOW SHATTERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE93084Opened September 30, 1993 - Closed January 31, 1994

REAR HATCH LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94024Opened March 7, 1994 - Closed July 29, 1994

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96008Opened January 25, 1996 - Closed June 28, 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96035Opened May 6, 1996 - Closed October 31, 1996

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V079000.

PE97013Opened April 2, 1997 - Closed September 30, 1997

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

1995301

1996142

1997201

199858

199949

200062

200140

200218

200315

20048

20054

20063

20072

20082

20101

20111

20121

20132

20152

20171

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.