Complaints
773
Crashes
40
Fires
15
Injuries
37
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1171 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:119,439 mi
Crash-related:7
#246 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Crash-related:1
#343 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:97,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 171 | 7 | — | 119,439 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 46 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 43 | 1 | — | 97,500 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 30 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 23 | 5 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 11 | 5 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 7 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 2 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 216,500 mi | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | 2 | 131,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
171
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,439
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
46
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,500
Structure:Body:Door
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
23
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
216,500
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
131,500
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1991 Dodge Caravan has 773 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 171 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (171 complaints, avg 119,439 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (46 complaints); Automatic Transmission (43 complaints, avg 97,500 mi). 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 1991 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 117,692 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Dodge Caravan include 40 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 37 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 1991 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Caravan?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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