Complaints
1,229
Crashes
87
Fires
7
Injuries
110
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1258 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:135,188 mi
Crash-related:5
#276 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:104,333 mi
Crash-related:1
#362 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 258 | 5 | — | 135,188 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 76 | 1 | — | 104,333 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 62 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 32 | 31 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 31 | 7 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 24 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 23 | 2 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 23 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 19 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 19 | 7 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 16 | 3 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | — | — | 116,606 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 13 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | 5 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 11 | 5 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 185,000 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
258
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,188
Automatic Transmission
76
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,333
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
62
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
32
complaints
Crashes
31
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
31
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,000
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
19
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,606
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
185,000
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1993 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1993 Dodge Caravan has 1,229 NHTSA complaints, 87 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 258 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (258 complaints, avg 135,188 mi); Automatic Transmission (76 complaints, avg 104,333 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (62 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 1993 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 126,895 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Dodge Caravan include 87 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 110 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 1993 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 Dodge Caravan?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1993 Dodge Caravan shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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