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
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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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 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 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
65
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,767
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
40
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
183,500
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1990 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1990 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1990 Dodge Caravan has 341 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 65 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1990 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (65 complaints, avg 113,767 mi); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock (40 complaints); Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate (17 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1990 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 127,541 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1990 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Dodge Caravan include 16 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1990 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1990 Dodge Caravan?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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