Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Caravan 1993 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1993 Dodge Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

948Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

94Complaints 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.

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.

Brakes361 complaints

361 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V099000.

Seat Belts118 complaints

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

Power Train105 complaints

105 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine100 complaints

100 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering95 complaints

95 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V305000.

Vehicle Structure88 complaints

88 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V213000.

Visibility53 complaints

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

Electrical System45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V113000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V098000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 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.

00V305000Reported October 12, 2000 - 679,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 679,000 vehicles across all affected models.

93V098000Reported June 4, 1993 - 600 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 600 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.

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.

99V113000Reported May 6, 1999 - 736,824 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 736,824 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.

99V213000Reported September 2, 1999 - 1,318,189 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 1,318,189 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

DP03002Opened May 7, 2003 - Closed July 22, 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP97001Opened March 12, 1997 - Closed April 2, 1997

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. 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.

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.

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.

RQ00011Opened May 1, 2000 - Closed April 1, 2002

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V305000.

RQ99004Opened April 19, 1999 - Open

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT. Resulted in recall campaign 97V079000.

Complaints by Year Received

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

1995260

1996149

1997109

199863

199976

2000101

200177

200241

200331

200411

20057

20066

20073

20081

20091

20102

20111

20121

20132

20143

20151

20161

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.