Complaints
341
Crashes
16
Fires
8
Injuries
13
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#165 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:113,767 mi
#240 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Crash-related:4
#317 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 65 | — | — | 113,767 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 40 | 4 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 16 | — | — | 183,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 14 | 3 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — |
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