1990 Dodge Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 21%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Dodge Caravan, 21% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 4 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.
“I am the original owner of the vehicle. At 48,000 miles the transmission failed. It was replaced by the dealer, glenn e. Thomas Dodge in signal hill. Thereafter, every 15,000 to 25,000 miles or so, the transmission has failed, probably 5 times now; the computer for the trans has failed twice, the motor computer failed 2 times, the power windows broke off their tracks, the sliding door jammed shut and wouldn't align. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005828, filed 2003-02, 140,000 miles“The bolt that attaches the strut to the body of the liftgate pushed into the body of the van, causing the liftgate to drop down onto victim's head. Manufacturer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #859366, filed 2000-03“After driving and when letting passenger out of vehicle the side sliding door fell competely off, making it mpossible to drive without a sliding door . Consumer took van to private mechanic to have it repaired at his own expense, fears that it may happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #858084, filed 2000-03“The right hand side sliding door roller assembly came off the track when door was being open. Door would just hang there. Took to dealer & mechanic had repaired it once. Now the problem still exists for the same reason.”
NHTSA complaint #822119, filed 1998-03“While owner was shutting the sliding door , door came off the track and fell off onto the ground. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #837797, filed 1999-05Body 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 1990 Dodge Caravan
75 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
48 complaintsSeat belts
23 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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