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1991 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 773 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
773
Crashes
40
Fires
15
Recalls
11
TSBs
40
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 773 complaints, 40 crashes, 15 fires, and 11 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

171 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 108K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:anchorageMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
3
30–60K
4
60–90K
6
90–120K
4
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (8 reports) • Median: 108K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (171 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip171 (22%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage46 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission43 (6%)
Structure:body:door34 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly30 (4%)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock23 (3%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar17 (2%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump15 (2%)

1991 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Caravan, with 171 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 107,545 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 108K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Caravan, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:anchorage-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Caravan, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Caravan, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11
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14
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

91V041000May 1991

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

INCORRECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER INHIBITS INDICATION OF SIGNAL LAMP OUTAGE.

91V191000Jan 1992

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

92V030000Feb 1992

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE PUMP MAY BE POROUS WHICH WILL RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

95I001002Oct 1995

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

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.

95I001006Mar 1996

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 773 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Dodge Caravan is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 171 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 1991 Dodge Caravan has 773 complaints, 40 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Dodge Caravan has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 25 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 107,545 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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