1992 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 271about this part
- Share
- 30%of 913 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,520miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 271 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 30% of the 913 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,520 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1992 Dodge Caravan with bendix 10 ABS, recently purchased from private party. 11/16/04 took vehicle to service department of maroone Dodge; ABS warning light on, fluid being ejected from brake fluid reservoir. *jbwas advised that a recall had been issued on problem but not performed. Left vehicle for recall service. 11/30/04 I was told the vehicle was ready and went to the dealer. I was told I had to pay the bill of $1,108.67 before inspecting the vehicle, which I did. I have the parts replaced. As I drove the vehicle away, the ABS warning light was still on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108479, filed 2005-02, 115,777 miles“Brakes stopped working in middle of driving almost cause a car accident. I looked up the problem and they did a recall on the ABS brake system. Would just like to bring it in to get it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10958298, filed 2017-03, 149,000 miles“Repeated pulley and then belt failure causing steering and breaking trouble. Repairs do not last. Local dealers don't have laser alignment tool to check alignment. The internet is filled with belts flying off because of rain or slush in this vehicle, my pulleys just disintegrate with out the water. There seems to be a lot of aftermarket solutions but they seem hit or miss. It always happens when vehicle is being driven by grand mother with the grand children aboard far enough away for a $150.00 tow bill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10785360, filed 2015-10, 145,000 miles“The brake pedal was sometimes soft and traveled to the floor, the dealer stated a dual switch needed to be replaced. The ABS light was intermittent. Service dealer stated that there was a poor module connection. There was braking fluid coming from the dual function. The dual function was replaced again and the sensor. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10014801, filed 2003-03, 108,000 miles“Dodge has varying recall 96v099000 on hydraulic boast ABS system: unlimited on boast pump, 100,000 mi on accumulator and transducer valves. Dodge replaces pump and warn that pump will fail. If failed accumulator and transducers are not replaced: cost $850. System will suffer integral failure. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**765657”
NHTSA complaint #10007343, filed 2002-08, 151,270 milesRelated recalls
- 96V099000Jun 13, 1996The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Dynasty 1990–1993, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1993 +7 more
- 91V170000Oct 4, 1991The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1992, Plymouth Voyager 1992
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 6 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 62 | 21% |
| 2007 | 10 | 12% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 35 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 72 | 10% |
| 1996 | 153 | 11% |
| 1995 | 62 | 13% |
| 1994 | 63 | 10% |
| 1993 | 338 | 36% |
| 1992 | 271 | 30% |
| 1991 | 215 | 35% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 10 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Caravan
175 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
72 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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