1991 Dodge Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seats of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own both a 1991 and a 1995 Dodge Caravan... The 1991 has numerous problems, including a back hatch that won't stay up because the area of the frame that the shock latches into is broken due to a stress crack.. This makes it really hard trying to get things in and out when you have a baby.. The driver seat also falls backwards and does not stay in place. The gauges do not work, with no known cause... Both these vehicles are white in color and the paint is peeling in the same exact spots on both vans. It's across the hood and across the top. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010969, filed 2003-03, 100,000 miles“In both cases, the back section of the driver seat collapsed backward. In the initial case, it fell back on my daughter's legs with minimal injury. I replaced the seat and all was well until the start of this year when the back again is breaking. I contacted daimler chrysler and was told in both cases that they had never had heard of this happening before. I have since read of other cases of a similar problem which seems to be a continuing safety problem with these vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #726924, filed 2000-08“While making a right turn at 5 MPH or less driver's seat have collapsed completely backward. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was not cover under a recall. The consumer was told by the dealer to find a used seat and replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #882500, filed 2001-03“While at stop sign driver was hit from behind .upon impact both front seats were broken causing seats to lock into a flat position.driver airbag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #963468, filed 1995-04Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 31 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 7 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Caravan
215 complaintsSeat belts
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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