Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Caravan 1991 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1991 Dodge Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

617Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

16Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

55Complaints 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.

Brakes236 complaints

236 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 91V191000, 92V030000, 96V099000.

Seat Belts91 complaints

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

Vehicle Structure85 complaints

85 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V213000.

Power Train58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering38 complaints

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

Fuel and Propulsion System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

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

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 91V041000.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 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.

91V041000Reported March 11, 1991 - 1,300 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 1,300 vehicles across all affected models.

91V191000Reported November 1, 1991 - 80,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 80,000 vehicles across all affected models.

92V030000Reported March 10, 1992 - 10,492 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 10,492 vehicles across all affected models.

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.

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.

99V213000Reported September 2, 1999 - 1,318,189 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 1,318,189 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.

EA96016Opened June 28, 1996 - Closed December 17, 1997

INCONSISTENT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V148000.

EA96027Opened October 31, 1996 - Closed May 16, 1997

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V079000.

EA97005Opened April 10, 1997 - Closed December 23, 1997

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

PE91093Opened June 28, 1991 - Closed October 23, 1991

ABS CONTROL FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE91094Opened July 5, 1991 - Closed November 26, 1991

BRAKING PERFORMANCE LOSS. Resulted in recall campaign 91V191000.

PE92028Opened March 11, 1992 - Closed July 20, 1992

SAFETY BLT ANCHORAGE BRKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE92053Opened June 8, 1992 - Closed October 9, 1992

WINDOW SHATTERING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE93056Opened June 9, 1993 - Closed September 14, 1993

MELTED THROTTLE CABLES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

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.

PE96035Opened May 6, 1996 - Closed October 31, 1996

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V079000.

PE96036Opened May 14, 1996 - Closed October 31, 1996

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ99004Opened April 19, 1999 - Open

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT. Resulted in recall campaign 97V079000.

Complaints by Year Received

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

1995214

199686

199784

199859

199942

200044

200132

200218

200315

20048

20056

20064

20072

20081

20142

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.