1991 Dodge Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 13%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 13% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“I'm not sure I'm listing this in the right section but,my passager door is coming apart at the weld and the body shop man toldme that this is a defect from Dodge he fixed it temporary to be able to open the door cause it pushed it up under my fender when it separated he said, it would need to be rpiped all apart and rewelded and painted at about 350.00 also said, that he has only seen 3 of these from Dodge like this in the 20 years he has been in business. …”
NHTSA complaint #707158, filed 1999-06“My car is older but it is garage kept and I mainly use is to drive the kids back and forth to school and after school. Yesterday when one of my kids went to close the sliding rear door it fell off its track and I had to run out to hold the door so in wouldn't fall on the ground. Now I have a friend that the same exact thing has happened to, I'm just wondering...if doors fall off in your hands isn't this a danger! If my kid was outside the car it might have fallen on her. Have you heard of this? …”
NHTSA complaint #703163, filed 1999-02“The tensioner and pulley to the power steering failed and so we replaced it already but would like you to know for other consumers. We have a question regarding the paint job. We know it is not a safety issue but my friends who have older cars don't have their paint coming off on their roof or hood. We can see other minivans around town with the same model and blue color paint peeling off also. And we are the only cars which have this problem. Please contact us regarding this problem. Our door hinge is bad also but we think it has already been recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #749056, filed 2001-07“The passenger side front door is cracked at the frame and the door will not close securely. I have had it checked out at the body shop and was advised that it looked like a defect. I have contacted my local chrysler dealer, but all they did was look at the door and offered no information (of course!) I am wondering if this has happened to someone else? And if it is in fact a defect in workmanship. I am a single parent household with one vehicle and it is dangerous for my children to ride in the front seat in case the door shall fly open. It will not close all of the way, it barely latches. …”
NHTSA complaint #733049, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 99V213000Sep 2, 1999Vehicle 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…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991, 1993–1994, Plymouth Voyager 1991, 1993–1994, Chrysler Town And Country 1991, 1993–1994 +2 more
Body 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 1991 Dodge Caravan
215 complaintsSeat belts
90 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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