1991 Dodge Caravan Recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1991 Dodge Caravan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachmentsCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991, 1993–1994, Plymouth Voyager 1991, 1993–1994, Chrysler Town And Country 1991, 1993–1994 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
Possible consequence: Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › LinkagesCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1993 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
Possible consequence: This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1993 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1993 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1992, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1992, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1992 +4 more
Reported issue: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Possible consequence: If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Dynasty 1990–1993, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1993 +7 more
Reported issue: The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Possible consequence: If this condition occurs, the abs function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991, Plymouth Voyager 1991, Chrysler Town And Country 1991
Reported issue: The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.
Possible consequence: Fluid leakage eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the abs high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1991, Dodge Dynasty 1990–1991 +5 more
Reported issue: The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Possible consequence: Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the abs high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unitCovers: Dodge Caravan 1991
Reported issue: Incorrect turn signal flasher inhibits indication of signal lamp outage.
Possible consequence: Inoperative turn signal lamps would not inform driverthat a lamp was out, or warn other drivers of intent to turn, creating a riskof accident; vehicle does not comply with fmvss 108.
Remedy: Replace turn signal flasher with proper flasher.
NHTSA investigations
- RQ99004Rear liftgate supportOpen · Apr 19, 1999
- EA96016Inconsistent safety belt buckleClosed · Jun 28, 1996
- EA94005Liftgate latchesClosed · Jan 31, 1994
- PE92053Window shatteringClosed · Jun 8, 1992
- PE92028Safety blt anchorage brksClosed · Mar 11, 1992
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.