1989 Dodge Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 21%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Dodge Caravan, 21% of the 191 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“While back door is opened could be placing anything inside of vehicle, but it will be droping down on consumer's head. Dealer had tried to fix problem, but still problem continued just like mentioned in recall 95 I 001 008.”
NHTSA complaint #886454, filed 2001-04“Trunk door, when opening will not stay in up position, will slam shut. Also when vehicle put in drive, it will not take off. Consumer has to drive it in d1 constantly, when she drives it in d2 vehicle will stall.”
NHTSA complaint #882353, filed 2001-03“The right lift on the tailgate is tearing the body material and leaving jagged metal exposed. I have talked to the manufacturer and they say they have no liability in this matter and that it has not been reported before.”
NHTSA complaint #734011, filed 2000-10“Vibration causing body of driver's side door to crack . Bolts that hold locking mechanism had expanded, and they fell inside of door. Door will not close properly.”
NHTSA complaint #8006672, filed 2002-03“The hatchback hydraulic cylinder which supports the the lift does not hold the hatch back, resulting in the hatachback falling on the occupant. Transmission failed.”
NHTSA complaint #813526, filed 1997-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 4% |
| 1997 | 21 | 3% |
| 1996 | 58 | 4% |
| 1995 | 41 | 8% |
| 1994 | 78 | 12% |
| 1993 | 82 | 9% |
| 1992 | 81 | 9% |
| 1991 | 80 | 13% |
| 1990 | 57 | 21% |
| 1989 | 41 | 21% |
| 1988 | 20 | 19% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 14 | 29% |
| 1985 | 13 | 27% |
| 1984 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Caravan
48 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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