1991 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 215about this part
- Share
- 35%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 215 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 35% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lost my brakes for the third time in three years, due to evasive action I missed hitting a car but could not stop from hitting the curb and scrape a street pole, broke an axle and suspension parts all on thanksgiving.”
NHTSA complaint #10016907, filed 2003-05, 183,000 miles“Hello below is a copy of text on your recall site with details of this recall comments I make are below that.. Make : Dodge model : grand Caravan year : 1991 manufacturer : chrysler corporation NHTSA campaign id number : 96v099000 mfg's report date : apr 19, 1996 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock potential number of units affected : 321000 summary: the ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153274, filed 2006-03, 130,000 miles“1991 Dodge grand Caravan experienced ABS failure. Abs light illuminated. This was the second time the ABS failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they didn't have the part to repair it yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10124714, filed 2005-06, 107,545 miles“Upon starting vehicle anti lock brake light would illuminate, and would stay on the remainder of the time that vehicle would be running. Also, brake fluid leaked. Took vehicle to dealership, but the problems were not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10046199, filed 2003-11, 52,000 miles“1991 Dodge Caravan with ABS failure problems**cc a recall was issued after the consumer had the first repair done. The consumer is requesting reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10181654, filed 2007-02, 49,091 milesRelated recalls
- 96V099000Jun 13, 1996The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Dynasty 1990–1993, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1993 +7 more
- 92V030000Mar 10, 1992The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991, Plymouth Voyager 1991, Chrysler Town And Country 1991
- 91V191000Nov 1, 1991The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1991, Dodge Dynasty 1990–1991 +5 more
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 1991 Dodge Caravan
90 complaintsBody and structure
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
39 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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