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Dodge Grand Caravan 1991 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

129Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints 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.

Brakes40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V099000.

Seat Belts25 complaints

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

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

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

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

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

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

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

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 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.

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.

EA97005Opened April 10, 1997 - Closed December 23, 1997

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

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.

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.

19967
199731
199819
199918
200019
20017
20026
20033
20049
20054
20071
20091
20151
20161
20181
20201
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.