1989 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 15%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 230,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Dodge Caravan, 15% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 230,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electronic latch release; owner has contacted manufacturer for over a year about recall to replace latch.tt consumer has contacted dealer numerous times to try and get the liftgate replaced under their recall, consumer keeps being told that it will take several months before parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #978887, filed 1996-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 61 | 4% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 57 | 9% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 36 | 4% |
| 1991 | 39 | 6% |
| 1990 | 48 | 17% |
| 1989 | 28 | 15% |
| 1988 | 23 | 22% |
| 1987 | 15 | 22% |
| 1986 | 12 | 24% |
| 1985 | 7 | 14% |
| 1984 | 6 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Caravan
48 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEquipment
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology