1992 Dodge Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 4%of 913 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 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 913 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have lost two starter engines in 90,000 miles, which appear to be component design flaws. The chronic stalling problem surfaced at 5,000 miles, and the chrysler technical center could not diagnose the problem. Stalling has occurred while driving the vehicle at <25 MPH (during left or right hand turns), which I believe is a safety hazard. Several times, a dealer cleaned the throttle body housing, but the problem would reoccur frequently. …”
NHTSA complaint #705887, filed 1999-04“When pulling into driveway vehicle was being placed into reverse and it jumped out of drive gear into second drive, and then jumped into first drive. Vehicle failed to respond. Consumer contacted service dealer, who determined that shift lever was bent. The shift lever was straightened and the problem was solved. The computer failed.”
NHTSA complaint #887660, filed 2001-05“While starting vehicle ignition was locked in place. Consumer started the vehicle in park, and without any warning vehicle accelerated. As a result, it collided with another vehicle. It was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10094015, filed 2004-09“While driving in the rain rear windshield wipers failed. Checked the fuses and they kept blowing out. Removed the back door cover,and it was full of oil from the windshield wiper gasket that had fallen off. Contacted dealer. Dealer said vehicle was out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #861000, filed 2000-04“When entering vehicle consumer noticed slight movement in the driver's side seat. Also, noticed loss of the dash lights and loss of all gauges. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer determined the cause due to the commmand control module. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #846719, filed 1999-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 | 72 | 61% |
| 2008 | 162 | 54% |
| 2007 | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 29 | 15% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 29 | 11% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 64 | 12% |
| 1998 | 68 | 11% |
| 1997 | 96 | 13% |
| 1996 | 213 | 15% |
| 1995 | 40 | 8% |
| 1994 | 36 | 6% |
| 1993 | 44 | 5% |
| 1992 | 35 | 4% |
| 1991 | 19 | 3% |
| 1990 | 14 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Caravan
271 complaintsSeat belts
175 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
72 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
36 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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