1989 Dodge Caravan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1989 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 191 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This problem seems very dangerous, I would not want to be driving a behind anyone and finding their spare tire gave away. This incident was the result of a frayed cable not a loose connection. I got another spare at the junk yard and verified other accounts of frayed cable assemblies. I do not know if this could be more popular?”
NHTSA complaint #709232, filed 1999-07“This is not a safety hazard but, did not know where to write. It is the paint & the air conditioner. It has been told to me that in 89 vehicles did not receive primer and therefore caused paint to chip. I went to the dealer and was told they were not aware of this but to passify me they would allow 200 to spot paint my van and I would pay 200 at maaco. Not there dealership shop but maaco and to only allow spot painting. I had already paid to have the hood and front fenders painted because it was so bad and the roof is now horrible! …”
NHTSA complaint #725031, filed 2000-07“There is a defect in the paint application of my vehicle. As a result the finish on my car has deteriorated gradually since early in the life of my car. It is now at the point that it is covered with some type of peeling film and has a dull finish. I found evidence that this was a defect and therefore I feel that the manufacturer should repaint my car free of charge. Also the air conitioning has never really worked satisfactory and I have incurred about $1000 in repair bills to try to correct it and it still does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #703254, filed 1999-02“While driving spare tire fell off on the road. The cable, that supports the spare tire underneath vehicle,had broken. Vehicle behind hit tire. Contacted manufacturer & informed nothing will be done due to age of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #852113, filed 1999-11“Failure of securement device to restrain the wheel chair and its passenger, while vehicle was making a turn, resulted in an injury (attorney for client).”
NHTSA complaint #485194, filed 1995-05Related service bulletins
- 10150552Apr 23, 2015Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 28 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 34 | 5% |
| 1993 | 26 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Caravan
48 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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