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Dodge Grand Caravan 1992 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

255Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
23Complaints 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.

Brakes72 complaints

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

Seat Belts60 complaints

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

Power Train38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure35 complaints

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

Visibility20 complaints

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

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V229000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 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.

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.

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.

EA97005Opened April 10, 1997 - Closed December 23, 1997

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

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.

Complaints by Year Received

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

199621
199777
199839
199926
200037
200113
200214
20037
20049
20056
20061
20083
20092
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.