1990 Dodge Caravan structure problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1990 Dodge Caravan — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the original owner of the vehicle. At 48,000 miles the transmission failed. It was replaced by the dealer, glenn e. Thomas dodge in signal hill. Thereafter, every 15,000 to 25,000 miles or so, the transmission has failed, probably 5 times now; the computer for the trans has failed twice, the…”
filed Feb 14, 2003
“The bolt that attaches the strut to the body of the liftgate pushed into the body of the van, causing the liftgate to drop down onto victim's head. Manufacturer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak”
filed Mar 29, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Structure problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.