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1992 Dodge CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,126 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,126
Crashes
60
Fires
14
Recalls
11
TSBs
46
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,126 complaints, 60 crashes, 14 fires, and 11 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

wont go in reverse

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

abs light is on

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

engine shuts off intermittently

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

running rough

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

stopped shifting correctly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

202 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 145K 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
30–60K
5
60–90K
5
90–120K
11
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (11 reports) • Median: 145K 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 (202 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip202 (18%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage106 (9%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission86 (8%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump44 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine38 (3%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly29 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components29 (3%)
Visibility:glass, Side/rear28 (2%)

1992 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 18% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Caravan, with 202 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 145,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 145K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Caravan, with 106 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 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Caravan, with 86 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Caravan, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:pump-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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52
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22
02
18
03
10
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4
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06
2
07
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08
1
10
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11
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12
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13
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15
2
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

91V170000Nov 1991

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD ATTACHMENT TO THE PEDAL ARM MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH DUE TO MISLOCATION OF WELDS, AND COULD BREAK.

92V015000Feb 1992

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

92V147000Mar 1993

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.

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.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (14)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP97001ClosedOpened Mar 1997 · closed Apr 1997

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

VISIBILITY

EA92033ClosedOpened Oct 1992 · closed Apr 1993

REAR WINDOW SHATTERING

VISIBILITY

EA94005ClosedOpened Jan 1994 · closed Oct 1995

LIFTGATE LATCHES

STRUCTURE

EA94028ClosedOpened Jul 1994 · closed Jun 1996

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

EA95029ClosedOpened Sep 1995 · closed Nov 1996

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

STEERING

+ 9 more in the full report

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. 1,126 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.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1992 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Dodge Caravan is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 202 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 1992 Dodge Caravan has 1,126 complaints, 60 crash reports, and 14 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 1992 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 1992 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 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 32 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 145,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1992 Dodge Caravan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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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