Complaints
1,126
Crashes
60
Fires
14
Injuries
50
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1202 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:131,283 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#2106 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Crash-related:3
#386 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:84,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 202 | 4 | 1 | 131,283 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 106 | 3 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 86 | 2 | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 38 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 29 | 1 | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 23 | 4 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 23 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 17 | — | 135,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 4 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 12 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 8 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | — | — | 149,412 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 7 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
202
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,283
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
106
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
86
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
23
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
Seat Belt Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,412
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1992 Dodge Caravan has 1,126 NHTSA complaints, 60 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 202 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (202 complaints, avg 131,283 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (106 complaints); Automatic Transmission (86 complaints, avg 84,000 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 1992 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 121,129 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Dodge Caravan include 60 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 50 injuries, and 6 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 1992 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 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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