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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1989 Dodge Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Dodge Caravan, 3% 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.

“While driving 65 MPH the vehicle sliding door window shattered unexpectedly which could have caused injuries or loss of vehicle control. Replaced window. Cause unknown. Please provide details.”

NHTSA complaint #828474, filed 1998-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201514%
201415%
201313%
201222%
201111%
201053%
200911%
2008176%
200734%
2006138%
2005163%
200435%
200374%
200283%
2001208%
2000153%
1999143%
1998183%
1997568%
19961219%
1995378%
1994447%
1993525%
1992728%
1991234%
199083%
198963%
198844%
198711%
198612%
198536%
1984211%

Other parts of the 1989 Dodge Caravan

Transmission and drivetrain
48 complaints
Body and structure
41 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
28 complaints
Engine cooling
26 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior 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 28, 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