1991 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 7%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 216,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 7% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 216,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1991 Dodge Caravan 3.3 liter engine problems caused by oil pan clearance to the ground cause possible damage to the oil pan in a bottom out situation if the damage goes unnoticed it could lead to a possable fire situation due to oil deposits on the lower side of the van . Possible solution to this problem would be a more compact oil pan that is farther from the ground . Other noted problems with this model Caravan insofent back up lights cause problems backing up the veicle in the evening hours in low light situations . …”
NHTSA complaint #10061874, filed 2004-03, 216,500 miles“1991 Dodge Caravan 3.3 liter engine. Problems caused by oil pan clearance to the ground cause possible damage to the oil pan in a bottom out situation if the damage goes unnoticed it could lead to a possible fire situation due to oil deposits on the lower side of the van . Possible solution to this problem would be a more compact oil pan that is farther from the ground .there noted problems with this model Caravan insufficient back up lights cause problems backing up the vehicle in the evening hours in low light situations . …”
NHTSA complaint #10061875, filed 2004-03, 216,500 miles“Intermittent stalling after which it sometimes starts, sometimes not. Stalls going down the road, stalls waiting in traffic, won't start after sitting for 1 hour but starts sometimes after sitting for 2 minutes! Runs rough (is not missing). Replaced 4 o2 sensors, cat, muffler, oil, all belts, brakes, distributor cap, spart plugs. I have had it with this van made in canada! This was a replacement for the 86 Caravan I had but lost to a drunk driver! Help!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #725575, filed 2000-07“1991 Dodge Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to anti lock brake system recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated he paid for the repairs on april 20, 2006 and was charged $376.73, even though a recall had been issued. The consumer experienced ABS problems again in december 2013. The consumer stated the recall letter stated if the problem occurred again, chrysler would cover any repairs. The dealer informed the consumer, he had to pay $112 for a diagnostic test, to see if the problem would be covered, under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574533, filed 2014-03“Bolt that holds tensioner broke, causing it to separate from vehicle, and resulting in loss of power steering and vehicle to overheat. Owner replaced the part three times. Consumer states that website shows this failure happening frequently.”
NHTSA complaint #885942, filed 2001-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 | 102 | 18% |
| 1998 | 135 | 21% |
| 1997 | 123 | 17% |
| 1996 | 215 | 15% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 66 | 10% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 7% |
| 1991 | 41 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 26 | 14% |
| 1988 | 15 | 15% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 8 | 16% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Caravan
215 complaintsSeat belts
90 complaintsBody and structure
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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