1991 Dodge Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 4%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 617 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving at 45 MPH the vehicle had a loud clicking sound coming from the steering wheel and started to shake. The vehicle sounded like the gears were jumping and it was trying to catch itself. The clockwork spring was replaced to fix the problem. Also, the heating/cooling system does not work properly.”
NHTSA complaint #832416, filed 1998-12“While driving, ventilation system blows out cold air, and heat gets luke warm. Heater core and thermostat have been replaced. Consumer states that the pins on the driver door hinges keep falling off.”
NHTSA complaint #8002504, filed 2002-01“Driver side middle window exploded for no apparent reason, shattering glass on child in car seat. The vehicle was stopped and temp. Was 70 degrees. Passenger side front window exploded for no apparent reason while traveling at 65 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #541759, filed 1998-09“The A/C blower fan switch gets extremely hot when the A/C and fan are in use, the ignition has burned out four times and has been replaced four times, each time taking with it the A/C fan and power windows, on the last two occasions it as also burnt out fusable links in the wiring harness located behind the brake booster, consumer feels that the extreme heat from the fan switch module backs up through the wiring and burns out the ignition and fusable links, possible electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824243, filed 1998-06“Consumers were told by the dealer that the recall 99v-189 repair of the wiper pivot drive arm would only take 1/2 hour but the repair took 3 hours. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552297, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 99V189000Jul 16, 1999Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1993 +2 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 17 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 56 | 8% |
| 1996 | 121 | 9% |
| 1995 | 37 | 8% |
| 1994 | 44 | 7% |
| 1993 | 52 | 5% |
| 1992 | 72 | 8% |
| 1991 | 23 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 6 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 11% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology