1993 Dodge Grand caravan problems
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Common 1993 Dodge Grand caravan problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Dodge Grand Caravan 1993, some common problems reported include:
- Oil Leaks at Valve Covers/Front Crankshaft Seals: Owners have experienced oil leaks originating from the valve covers and front crankshaft seals. This issue can lead to oil seepage and potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Transmission Failure: The 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan has been associated with transmission failures. Drivers have reported issues such as jerking, lurching, and grinding noises when the transmission disengages from the engine. Transmission problems can significantly impact the vehicle's performance and safety.
- Odd Noise in Front Suspension: Some owners have complained about unusual noises coming from the front suspension of the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. These noises can indicate underlying issues with the suspension components, affecting the vehicle's handling and ride comfort.
- Engine Stalling: Another common problem reported by owners is engine stalling. This issue can be caused by various factors, including a dirty throttle body or fuel system problems. Engine stalling poses a safety risk and can lead to unexpected breakdowns.
These problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any signs of trouble to ensure the longevity and reliability of the Dodge Grand Caravan 1993. Regular inspections, timely repairs, and addressing these common issues can help owners maintain the performance and safety of their vehicles.
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 was the best year for the Dodge Grand 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 was the best year for the Dodge Grand 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 Grand caravan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Grand caravan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Seat belts problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Dodge Grand caravan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Dodge Grand caravan
The NHTSA has received 342 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Dodge Grand caravan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Dodge Grand caravan vehicles.
2024-04-26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-24
- VIN: 1B4GK54R7PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the brake pedal required excessive effort to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake actuator piston assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V099000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 132,000.
2017-10-03
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B4GH54R3PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE. DICK HANNAH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT A BRAKE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 222,400. *JS
2016-09-20
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-06
- VIN: 1B4GH54R2PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ABS PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
2016-08-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-02
- VIN: 1B4GH54R3PA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BRAKE PUMP, AND BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES OPERATED PROPERLY AFTER TEN SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. UPDATED 09/20/16*LJ THE BRAKES WORKED WITH THE RELAY CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING, WHICH ACTIVATED THE BRAKE PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THE PROBLEM WAS THE PUMP/MOTOR ASSEMBLY WOULD BURN OUT IF THE VAN WERE DRIVEN FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. UPDATED 09/21/ *JB
2016-07-20
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-27
- VIN: 1B4GH44R7PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE OPERATED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE RESULTS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
2015-09-24
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-02
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY DODGE CARAVAN HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY DUE TO A RECALL ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM THAT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. TURNS OUT THE ORIGINAL OWNERS BROUGHT THE VAN IN FOR THIS RECALL, BUT THE PART WAS NOT REPLACED. SO YEARS LATER IT GAVE OUT. THE VAN HAS 36K MILES, SO IF IT WAS REPLACED WHEN THE PREVIOUS OWNERS BROUGHT IT IN EVERYTHING WOULD BE FINE. (THE PREVIOUS OWNERS WERE OLDER AND DISABLED, SO I DONT THINK THEY REALIZED NOTHING WAS DONE) ANYWAYS, DODGE IS REFUSING TO FIX THE ABS SYSTEM, AND TELL ME THEY DON'T HAVE A DIAGNOSIS TOOL, SO THEY CANT FIX IT. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO ID WHAT WAS WRONG, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ORDER A PART DUE TO THIS LIFETIME RECALL. THEY ARE ALSO SAYING THEY CANT LOCATE THE PARTS IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE. WHAT THEY OFFER ME WAS A MADE UP AMOUNT OF WHAT THEY THINK MY VAN IS WORTH (THEY SAID KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE IN FAIR CONDITION, WHICH IS NOT CORRECT I COME UP WITH OVER TWICE THAT AMOUNT ON KBB.COM AND MY VAN IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND IS A MOBILITY MODIFIED VAN, MEANING IT HAS A HANDICAP RAMP, BUILT IN TRACKS FOR TIE DOWNS, AND IS DROPPED6-8 INCHES, WITH AIR LIFTS.). WHICH IS 1/3 OF WHAT I CAN SELL IT FOR ON CRAIGSLIST, AND 1/2 OF WHAT I PAID WITH MY RECENT PARTS I PUT IN TO MAKE IT LIKE NEW. SO HERE'S MY QUESTION, WHAT DOES LIFETIME WARRANTY MEAN ON A RECALL? DO THEY HAVE TO FIX IT? OR AM I STUCK WITH WHAT EVER THEY WANT TO DO? PLEASE ADVISE. THIS WAS AN IMPORTANT VEHICLE, AS IT WAS TO BE USED TO MOVE A HANDICAP PERSON AROUND.
2014-09-08
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-27
- VIN: 1B4GH54RXTX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2013-08-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-31
- VIN: 1B4GH54R3PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THIS VAN IS SUBJECT TO RECALL 96V099000. UNDER THIS RECALL THERE IS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND PUMP MOTOR. THE BREAKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING TWICE PREVIOUSLY AND WERE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE BREAKS STOPPED WORKING FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE VAN WAS TOWED INTO RICHARDSON CHRYSLER ON JUNE 24, 2013. CHRYSLER NO LONGER MAKES THE PARTS. AT FIRST THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PART AND NOW THE SHIPPING DATE CONTINUES TO BE EXTENDED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE CHRYSLER NATIONAL PARTS SERVICE GROUP CAN TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL GET A PART. IT IS NOW AUGUST 5, 2013.HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR A PART ON A LIFETIME WARRANTY? BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE VAN, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PROVIDE A CAR FOR ME TO DRIVE. CAN THEY AVOID A LIFETIME WARRANTY BY CLAIMING THEY CAN'T FIND THE PARTS? I HAVE SPOKEN TO AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT "CUSTOMER SERVICE" PEOPLE AND THEY ALL TELL ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PART WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE DEALER. *TR
2013-05-31
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-20
- VIN: 1B4GH54R3PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE BRAKE PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. *TR
2013-02-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-01
- VIN: 1B4GH54R0PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM RECALL AND SEEKS ASSISTANCE FOR REPAIR WORK. *SMD THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON AND PUMP/MOTOR FAILURE. WHILE THE RECALL OUTLINE THE WARRANTY ON MOST OF THE ABS COMPONENTS AS 10 YEARS OR 100, 000, THE COVERAGE FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND PUMP/MOTOR WAS CLEARLY NOTED AS HAVING LIFETIME COVERAGE. THE DEALER INITIALLY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REPAIR, ESTIMATED AT $ 1,710 EXCEEDED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE CONSUMER THEN ESCALATED HIS CONCERN TO CHRYSLER CARE CASE MANAGEMENT GROUP IN WHICH THEY STATED THE TIME PERIOD HAD EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER FAXED CHRYSLER DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE RECALL AND LIFETIME COVERAGE FOR THE COMPONENTS THAT WERE BROKEN, CHRYSLER THEN RESPONDED BY SAYING THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED AND HENCE THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT BE HONORED. THE CONSUMER THEN FAXED CHRYSLER A RECEIPT FROM A LICENSED REPAIR STATION FOR THE BRAKE WORK DONE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED CHRYSLER WAS CREATING EXCUSES NOT TO COVER THE REPAIRS.
2012-11-13
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-06
- VIN: 1B4GH44R1PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BOTH FEET TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,480.
2012-10-12
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-12
- VIN: 1J4GZ58SXWC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER ENGAGING THE BRAKES IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
2008-07-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-13
- VIN: 1B4GH44R2PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V09900, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ITS PURCHASE. WHEN THE ABS FAILED, THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM DID AS WELL. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. BECAUSE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY, HE WOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER FORBADE THE DEALER FROM PERFORMING THE REPAIR UNLESS SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 154,000.
2008-07-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-30
- VIN: 1B4GH54R1PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS MALFUNCTION. ABS LIGHT ALONG WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TR
2008-03-31
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-31
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT MUST APPLY INTENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VIN, POWERTRAIN, AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 197,088.
2007-11-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-02
- VIN: 1B4GH54R1PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000). THE DEALER MADE THE RECALL REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NEVER PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 164,000.
2007-10-25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-04
- VIN: 1B4GH44R7PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN RECALL ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. CONSUMER STATES HE HAS HAD HIS BRAKES REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE SAME RECALL PROBLEM. MECHANIC WANTS THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. ABS HAS FAILED SEVEN TIMES. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PUMP, MOTOR ASSEMBLY, ACCUMULATOR DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.*JB
2007-10-06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-05
- VIN: 1B4GH54R8PX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE CAR HAD A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AFTER I STARTED IT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW GAS ALL OVER THE VALVE COVERS AND IT WAS COMING FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE. I WAS VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T START A FIRE AND BURN MY HOUSE DOWN SINCE THERE WAS FUEL ALL OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND WIRING. I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALER TO ORDER A NEW PART. THIS SEAMS LIKE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN HAVE DEADLY RESULTS. *TR
2007-08-20
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-01
- VIN: 2B4GH45R8PR
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT PULL OUT. THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS WERE VERY LOOSE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS LATER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE MAY BE THE SWITCH THAT IS USED TO DETERMINE IF THE DOOR IS AJAR. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2007-08-15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-01
- VIN: 1B4GH44R2PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP HAS BEEN SHORT CYCLING AND MAKING A NOISE. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SENT HIM A LETTER REGARDING THE COMPLAINT HE FILED. THE LETTER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT AND THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 225,000.
2007-05-31
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-15
- VIN: 1B4GH54R4PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MY ABS SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER BRAKES. IT WORKS FINE 98% OF THE TIME, BUT FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED ME TO BRING IT IN 'WHEN IT IS NOT WORKING. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS PINPOINTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ACCEPT HIS EVALUATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE PUMP FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN SIGNALED TO DO SO, AND TAPPING ON THE PUMP SEEMS TO GET IT TO WORK. *TR
2006-10-20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-02
- VIN: 1B4GH54R9PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED FOR RECALLED FAILED BRAKE PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INOPERABLE FOR 6 MONTHS NOW, WHILE THIS PART IS ON BACKORDER. I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN PATIENT IN THIS MATTER CONCERNING THIS ITEM. THE PARTICULAR PART IS COVERED BY A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER ALSO. I THINK WITH THIS AMOUNT OF TIME, DODGE SHOULD PROVIDE SOME KIND OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLE UNTIL MY VEHICLE IS FIXED. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE VIA EMAIL CONCERNING THE MATTER. *NM
2006-09-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-15
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: POWER BREAKS FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE PETAL WENT ROCK HARD AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VAN SAFELY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CHARGED ME $600. AND IT FAILED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS, I PARKED THE VAN AND HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE AS IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, I CAN'T DRIVE THE VAN AND I CAN'T SELL IT. *NM
2006-08-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-29
- VIN: 1B4GH44R4PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE DEALER AS WELL AS A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO THE ABS FAILING. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 96V099000 WHICH PERTAINED TO THE ANTILOCK SERVICE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 9/20/2006 - THE SEAT BELTS, AIR BAG AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *NM
2006-08-23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-04
- VIN: 1B4GH54R6PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE ON THE ABS SYSTEM IN 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN . *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SAT FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK WITHOUT BEING DIAGNOSED BEFORE BEING TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER. NO EXPLANATION WAS GIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE PROVIDED LITTLE ASSISTANCE. *NM
1993 Dodge Grand caravan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 1993 Dodge Grand 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.
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After 12 years and 158K miles, I can't help but feel grateful for my trusty vehicle. It has been a reliable companion, with only the second transmission needing replacement. I'm happy to report that there's no rust or squeaks, and the captain's chairs are still as comfortable as ever. Plus, we still get over 25 mpg on a trip! I couldn't have completed my basement renovation without it - it's been a real workhorse hauling all my supplies from Home Depot. It even still pulls a trailer with ease! While there was one odd incident this past winter when the rear tailgate window shattered after I closed the driver's door, overall it's been a great ride. The first transmission died at 69K miles, but the dealer covered it without question under the 7/70 warranty. The second transmission is doing just fine. The radio did go 4-5 years ago, but I replaced it with a CD player. I've never had to do any work on the power accessories. I plan to keep it until it finally gives up the ghost!
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I am so happy with my car! I bought it brand new off the lot and it has been with me through so much. I've pulled a trailer all the way to South Dakota and back to Wisconsin, and driven from Ohio to Wisconsin at least 30 times. Even with 130000 miles on it, it still runs like it's brand new. It's been through 2 kids and has never broken down. I did have to replace the transmission once in the past year, but overall, I couldn't be more pleased with my car!
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We bought this van with 88,000 miles on it, and now, 7 years later, it has 219,000 miles. It's been our family car, so wherever I go, it goes too. We've never had to replace the engine or transmission, and my Dodge has been an incredibly reliable vehicle! I love the spaciousness of it, and it handles great! I've even hauled a few bales of hay and always get my feed for the horses in it. I can't say anything bad about it. We've only had to replace the drive axles on both sides, and that's the most we've had in repairs. The transmission is giving us a few problems now, but we watch the fluid and don't use overdrive, which isn't as good on mpg. We're starting to look for a different car, but I hate to give up my Dodge. I just love it!
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Geovanni Waelchi 2024-11-08
This van has been a pretty good car. It had a new transmission put in at about 16000 miles, which is not unexpected for a Chrysler van. Recently, it needed a new catalytic converter and starter. However, it rides very nicely and the 3.3L engine has plenty of power. The interior is quite roomy and I get 22 mpg, almost all on the highway. Although the paint is pretty bad, rust isn't a major problem. Overall, this car still runs great even at 218000 miles.
Ricky Stehr 2024-11-02
You bought this van back in '93 with only 42,500 miles on it. Since then, you've driven it for over 187,600 miles (as of 3/25/04). While you've had to replace the front brake pads and rotors quite frequently, you've been impressed with the 3.3L motor, which has been outstanding. It doesn't burn or leak oil and runs like it did the day you bought the van. You've had some issues with the transmission, but luckily it was covered under warranty. Additionally, you've had to replace both drive axles and the right hub assembly. You've also had to replace the water pump, fuel pump, and A/C unit. Despite these issues, you feel like you've definitely gotten your money's worth from this van in terms of service and relative comfort.
Roy Russel 2024-09-20
The 1993 Grand Caravan is a great people, pet, and cargo hauler. It is comfortable, reliable, and economical. The Quad Captain Chairs are especially comfortable and keep younger occupants separated. While the engine may not be the quickest, it is a dependable workhorse that can get up and go in a pinch. Although the steering is a bit heavy, overall this vehicle is a great third car to have for muddy soccer days or when you need to pick up some mulch and carry some young kids and their friends. Consider getting a used one for ultimate functionality and utility.
Norberto Grimes 2024-07-19
Our Dodge Caravan has been a reliable vehicle for us. Although the transmission was rebuilt at 60,000 miles and it now has 125,000 miles, it has always started and gotten us where we wanted to go. While the transmission did leak and required monitoring, my brother's Caravan has experienced the same issue. It seems that Dodge has yet to address this problem. The AWD is particularly impressive in snowy conditions. If I were to make the decision again, I would still consider purchasing a Dodge Caravan, although I might also consider the Chevy Astro for its value.
Micheal Turner 2024-07-07
Solid transportation. Captain seats for four are great. Lots of room. Keeps on ticking.