1993 Dodge Caravan problems
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Common 1993 Dodge Caravan problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, several common problems have been reported:
- Check Engine Light Codes (12 & 41):
- Code 12 indicates a direct battery input to the controller being disconnected within the last 50 to 100 ignition key-ons.
- Code 41 points to an open or shorted condition detected in the alternator field control circuit.
- These issues can lead to difficulties in starting the vehicle and alternator field control problems.
- Engine Stalling and Rough Idle:
- Owners have experienced engine stalling caused by a dirty throttle body, leading to low engine idle and the oil light flashing.
- Some drivers noticed rough idle while in gear and engine hesitation during acceleration.
- Oily residue blocking airflow in the throttle body is a common cause of these issues.
These problems with the 1993 Dodge Caravan can impact the vehicle's performance and reliability, requiring proper diagnosis and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
Is Dodge Grand Caravan a reliable car?
The Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $673 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Grand Caravan.
What are the best years for the Dodge Caravan?
There are a couple of excellent choices for the Dodge Caravan. We recommend the 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2020 selections. We hope this information is helpful! It might feel overwhelming to select the best year for the Caravan, so our knowledge should make the process much easier.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
Is Dodge Grand Caravan a reliable car?
The Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $673 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Grand Caravan.
What are the best years for the Dodge Caravan?
There are a couple of excellent choices for the Dodge Caravan. We recommend the 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2020 selections. We hope this information is helpful! It might feel overwhelming to select the best year for the Caravan, so our knowledge should make the process much easier.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
1993 Dodge Caravan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Caravan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seat belts problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Dodge Caravan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Dodge Caravan
The NHTSA has received 1140 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Dodge Caravan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Dodge Caravan vehicles.
2017-06-08
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-15
- VIN: 1B4GH54R6PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TIE RODS WENT IN THE FRONT. BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC I LOST THE BRAKES. PULLED OVER AND CALLED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED IN. MECHANIC SAID THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED REPLACEMENT BUT BECAUSE ABS BRAKES, A NEW CYLINDER CANNOT BE FOUND. DODGE STOPPED MAKING THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE FAULTY.
2016-04-26
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-20
- VIN: 1B7GH14R5PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. THE CODES WERE CLEARED AND THE DEALER PERFORMED A MODULATOR CIRCUIT TEST AND ADDITIONAL TESTING. IF THE RESISTANCE WAS BELOW 5 OHMS, THE CAB ABS MODULE, DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND THE ACCUMULATOR MAY NEED TO BE RECHECKED OR THE PARTS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT GOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FAILURES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA94028 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
2015-10-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-13
- VIN: 1B4GH44R7PX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I JUST FOUND OUT, THAT A RECALL THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE REPLACED YEARS AGO, AS NOT REPLACED, JUST LOOKED AT. THE ABS ON THIS VAN IS KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE, AND HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE VAN. I CONTACTED DODGE, AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT, AND TELL ME THEY CANT DIAGNOIS IT BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE A TOOL. WITH IS BS. THEY OFFER TO BUY THE VAN AT BELOW MARKET VALUE, LIKE 1/3 OF WHAT ITS WORTH. THIS IS A LOW MILEAGE, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT HANDI CAP VAN, WORTH ATLEAST 6K... THEY OFFER 1951. I IM MOSTLY UPSET BECAUSE UPON THE ORIGINAL RECALL, IT WAS NOT REPLACED, AND WAS LEFT ALONE WITH THE ORIGINAL DEFECTED PART. I THINK THAT IS FRAUD, AND AGAINST WHAT A RECALL IS ABOUT. PLESE CHECK INTO THIS, OR ADVISE WHAT CAN BE DONE.
2014-09-22
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-01
- VIN: 1B4GH54RXPX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED FIRMLY IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2014-09-11
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-18
- VIN: 1B4GH54R6PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000. UPDATED 10/23/2014*LJ UPDATED 05/21/2015 *JS
2014-07-20
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-20
- VIN: 2B4GH45R4PR
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AT RANDOM TIMES THE ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON AND THEN I HAVE NO BRAKES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS, SEEN VARIOUS MECHANICS AND DEALERSHIPS AND IT CONTINUES TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE OR FIX THE PROBLEM. AS A SENIOR CITIZEN, I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO PURCHASE A NEWER VEHICLE, THUS I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID THAT I MAY NOT BE AS FORTUNATE WHEN THE BRAKES GO OUT AGAIN. *TR
2013-09-13
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-29
- VIN: 1B4GH54R5PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND UNTIL THE PEDAL REACHED THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE HE FOUND THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 96V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL REPAIR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE NOT NOT BE INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
2013-08-13
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-06-15
- VIN: 1B4GH44R0PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
2012-02-15
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-15
- VIN: 1B4GH54R9PX
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PAINT JOB IS DEFECTIVE. THE PAINT HAS PEELED AND THE VAN IS RUSTING. *TR
2011-06-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-01
- VIN: 1B4GH44R7PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED UNTIL COMPLETELY FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
2010-10-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-19
- VIN: 1B4GH44R2PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I OWN A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.. I DISCOVERED A FACTORY RECALL THROUGH ODI PERTAINING TO THE SPECIFIC NAMED VEHICLE CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK BRAKES THAT SPECIFY SUMMARY. CONSEQUENCE .REMEDY AND NOTES; STATING THAT IF THERE ARE ANY EXISTING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY THAT THERE EXISTS A LIFETIME COVERAGE TO THE OWNER OF SAID VEHICLE. IN SHORT . CHRYSLER -DODGE AND OR ANY LOCAL VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS REPRESENTING SAID MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR THIS RECALL. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION NOW ? DOES THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAVE THE SOLUTION TO ENFORCING THE MANUFACTURER AND /OR A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPRESENTING SAID MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR A FACTORY DEFECT. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 96V099000 AS PER ODI PRINT OUT FROM WEBSITE. DOES THIS RECALL APPLY TO MY VEHICLE AND OR ALL DODGE GRAND CARAVANS OF THIS MANUFACTURER DATES OR NOT ? IS THIS RECALL NOTIFICATION VALID AND IF SO IS IT ENFORCEABLE. I AM TIRED OF DRIVING WITH UNSAFE BRAKES IN M Y VEHICLE THAT ARE CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURES DESIGN DEFECTS. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS RECALL IN JULY OR AUGUST OF 2010. PLEASE HELP ME . THANK YOU *TR
2010-05-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-21
- VIN: 1B4GH44R7PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK). THREE YEARS LATER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ABS SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
2009-02-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-04
- VIN: 1B4GH44R0PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI-LOCK). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR ANOTHER DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSIDERING INCLUDING THE RECENT FAILURE IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR WAS DENIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FREE RECALL REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,338.
2008-12-02
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-10
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ELECTRIC PUMP CONTINUED TO CYCLE. THE BRAKES HARDENED AND FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BOTH FEET AND MASSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
2008-01-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- VIN: 1B4GH54R2PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED HIM OF THE REPAIR COST, BUT THE CONTACT COULD NOT AFFORD IT AT THE TIME. HE LATER DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL EXPIRED AND REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE RECALL SHOULD BE HONORED AND HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED FOR FREE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
2007-06-26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-26
- VIN: 1B4GK54R9PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REFERENCE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DODGE/CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS DEFECT. NEVERTHELESS, BY COINCIDENCE ON 03/05/1998 I BROUGHT THE 1993 DODGE CARAVAN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ABS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DEALER DID NOT APPLY THE RECALL REMEDY AND CLAIMED THAT THE ABS WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE.*AK ON APRIL 20, 2007 I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO CENTER AGAIN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ABS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BEING A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY, AND INFORMED ME ABOUT THE REFERENCED RECALL CAMPAIGN. ON JUNE 6, 2007 I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE TATE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEFECT WAS REMEDIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REFERENCED CAMPAIGN. I THEN TELEPHONED CHRYSLER TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE PREVIOUS ABS DIAGNOSTIC EXPENSE AND CHRYSLER REFUSED THE REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT PERFORMED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE REIMBURSEMENT PROVISION OF THE REFERENCED CAMPAIGN DOES NOT REQUIRE THAT ANY PREVIOUS ABS EXPENSE HAD TO BE INCURRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
2007-02-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-30
- VIN: 2B4GH45RXPR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I HAVE A 93 DODGE CARAVAN SE AND I HEARD SOME NOISE COMING FROM THE ABS WHICH I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FOR ANTI- LOCK BRAKES. I'VE HAD THE VAN FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE BANK WITH 4 OUT OF THE 7 CHILDREN I HAVE WHEN THE ABS STOPPED WORKING WHICH MADE IT COMPLETELY HARD TO STOP. I ALMOST RAN INTO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHILE TRYING TO GET MY CHILDREN HOME SAFELY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ACCUMULATOR. NOW THE STORY HAS CHANGED AND THEY SAID ONLY THE PUMP WAS RECALLED. SO THE ABS IS NOT FIXED. I FEEL THAT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR THAT VEHICLE TO BE ON THE ROAD WITH THE ABS SYSTEM FAILING WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 70 MPH. *JB
2007-01-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-10
- VIN: 1B4GH54R1PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*- THE CONTACT RECEIVED 96V099000 RECALL FOR ANTI LOCK BRAKES ON 04/19/1996. ON 12/18/01 HE HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKES FAILED AGAIN ON 12/2006, AND HE HAD TO WAIT 1 MONTH BEFORE PARTS CAME IN. HE WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER OF WESTER VW DODGE THAT THEY WERE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. ALTHOUGH, THE DEALERSHIP ORDERED THE PARTS THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE GOING TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DEALERSHIP CALLED AND TOLD HIM C THAT THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, AND THAT ONLY 1 PART WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAS TO PAY OVER $900.00 TO HAVE THE BRAKE REPAIRS DONE THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE PART OF THE RECALL, AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HE HAS TO PAY FOR THE RECALL WORK. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ONLY CERTAIN PARTS WERE COVERED UNDER RECALL. UPDATED 02/22/07.*JB
2006-12-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-25
- VIN: 1B4GH54R6NX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT'S 1992 DODGE CARAVAN, HAS BEEN EFFECTED BY SAFETY CAMPAIGN 96V099000. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CONTACTED CHRYSLER DAIMLER AND, WAS TOLD THAT HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS ON HIS CAR. ALTHOUGH THE REPAIRS ALL FALL UNDER THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN, THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR IT BECAUSE HIS CAR EXCEEDS THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY. THERE IS AN EXCEPTION IN THE CAMPAIGN FOR TWO OF THE COMPONENTS INVOLVED THAT HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY BUT, THE DEALERSHIP IS DENYING THIS WARRANTY TO THE VEHICLE OWNER.
2006-12-15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE SAFETY RECALL ON 1993 CARAVAN. *TS THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE ADEQUATELY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ABOUT A RECALL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE (WIPER PIVOT RECALL, BELT BUCKLE CLIP RECALL, LIFT GATE SUPPORT RECALL). OCT 12 THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE BRAKES STILL WERNT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER GOT THEW CAR BACK N NOV 14, AFTER SIX WEEKS. *NM
2006-12-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-01
- VIN: 2B4GH45R0PR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND PARKING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE POWER BRAKES FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE BACKING UP AT 2 MPH. THE PROBLEM HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SERVICE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL # 96V099000, FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK, FOR YEARS 1991-1993. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
2006-10-30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-09
- VIN: 1B4GH54R9PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. NATURE OF FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. CAMPAIGN ID # 96V099000 WAS OBSERVED ONLINE BY THE CONTACT PERTAINING TO SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THERE WERE OTHER REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED YET. THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE REPLACED
2006-05-25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-22
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I HAVE A 93 DODGE CARAVAN CARGO VAN UNDER THE ABS RECALL AND I CANNOT FIND A DEALER WHO IS WILLING TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION. I WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS AND START CONTACTING THE LOCAL NEWS PEOPLE TO MAKE THIS PROBLEM AWARE TO ALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE ANY RECALL ON THEIR VEHICLES AND THE LACK OF WILLINGNESS TO FIX THESE RECALLS FROM THE DEALERSHIPS. *JB
2006-03-31
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2B4GH2537PR
- Components: SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT 35MPH, THE BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER SEAT DID NOT HOLD THE CHILD TO THE VEHICLE SEAT. THE CHILD HAD ENOUGH SLACK FROM THE SEAT BELT, CAUSING THE CHILD'S FACE TO HIT THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CHILD RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND ALSO RECEIVED INTERNAL INJURIES. THE CHILD SEAT WAS CENTURY, MODEL # 214495 MANUFACTURED 9-21-2004. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT WAS DISCARDED. THE POLICE WERE PRESENT AT THE SCENE AND PROVIDED A WRITTEN REPORT.
2006-02-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-27
- VIN: 2B4GH45R9PR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED ON A NORMAL ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY DRIVEN HOME. TWO DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE HYDRAULIC LINES BETWEEN THE BRAKE PUMP AND ABS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
1993 Dodge Caravan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 1993 Dodge Caravan.
2000-10-12
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
- Consequence: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
1999-09-02
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
- Consequence: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
1999-07-16
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
- Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
1999-05-06
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
- Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
1997-09-09
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
1997-09-09
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
1996-06-13
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
- Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
1995-03-27
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
- Consequence: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.
1995-03-27
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
- Consequence: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1995.
1993-06-04
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.
- Consequence: POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.
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