1990 Dodge Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 8%of 278 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 23 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Dodge Caravan, 8% of the 278 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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 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“Consumer was in a rear and front end accident, the driver's restraint belt did not restrain properly, consumer hit head on the roof of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830981, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 91V053000Apr 10, 1991Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Chrysler Town And Country 1990
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 17 | 3% |
| 1994 | 31 | 5% |
| 1993 | 114 | 12% |
| 1992 | 175 | 19% |
| 1991 | 90 | 15% |
| 1990 | 23 | 8% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 9% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Caravan
75 complaintsBody and structure
57 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
48 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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