1992 Dodge Caravan engine and engine cooling problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Dodge Caravan — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine hestiates. Engine mounts, lifter, timing chain and timing chain cover replaced. Vehicle completely stalled out. Dealer found large hole in engine where piston rod went through engine block. Transmission making clunk type noise and had to be repaired. Rack and pinion on steering had to be…”
filed Jan 8, 2003
“While driving and with no warning crankshaft became loose and was causing vehicle to vibrate at any speed. Dealer notified.*ak”
filed Aug 29, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Caravan | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 Caravan | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 Caravan | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 Caravan | 61 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.