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1992 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on reports from 319 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
319
Crashes
19
Fires
4
Recalls
8
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 319 complaints, 19 crashes, 4 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

47 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 167K miles.

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

2
0–30K
1
30–60K
60–90K
1
90–120K
2
120–150K
24
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (24 reports) • Median: 167K 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 (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip47 (15%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage38 (12%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission29 (9%)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut12 (4%)
Seat Belts9 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal7 (2%)
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments7 (2%)
Other7 (2%)

1992 Dodge Grand 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 15% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 167,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 167K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 38 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 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 29 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:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut Issues

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut-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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13
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30
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9
03
23
04
7
05
1
06
3
08
2
09
1
17

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

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Recall History (8 recalls)

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.

96V099000Sep 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

96V229000Dec 1996

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

97V079000Aug 1997

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 319 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1992 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan has 319 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 4 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 Grand 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 30 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 167,000 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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