1990 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1990 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to stop intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel during the failures. The dealer replaced the brake pump at the cost of over $400. She called the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 90v145000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve), but was denied reimbursement for being verbally abusive to the representative. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257567, filed 2009-02, 141,000 miles“The buckles in the front seat of the van are cracked. Consumer states that the dealer refused to replace the seat belts. The calipers have deep grooves, probably caused from the guides wearing into them, the knuckles, guides, and calipers had to be replaced due to causing brake pad failure. Tires had been rotated, however still had bad tread wear, no specific tire information was given.”
NHTSA complaint #818012, filed 1997-10“While driving ABS brake light came on. When coming to a stop hit brakes, and ABS light went off. But, then pressing on brakes and light came on, and stayed on.”
NHTSA complaint #856386, filed 2000-02“The motor mount split and dropped the motor on the axle and broke the axle while driving.tt also there was afaulty oil guage sending unit that was replace, as well as rear brakes were not functioning due to frozen cylinders.”
NHTSA complaint #969629, filed 1995-08Related recalls
- 90V145000Aug 10, 1990Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1990, Plymouth Voyager 1990
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 6 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 62 | 21% |
| 2007 | 10 | 12% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 35 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 72 | 10% |
| 1996 | 153 | 11% |
| 1995 | 62 | 13% |
| 1994 | 63 | 10% |
| 1993 | 338 | 36% |
| 1992 | 271 | 30% |
| 1991 | 215 | 35% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 10 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Caravan
75 complaintsBody and structure
57 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
48 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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