1992 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 7%of 913 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 7% of the 913 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine hestiates. Engine mounts, lifter, timing chain and timing chain cover replaced. Vehicle completely stalled out. Dealer found large hole in engine where piston rod went through engine block. Transmission making clunk type noise and had to be repaired. Rack and pinion on steering had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10001576, filed 2003-01, 84,000 miles“My wife and I were driving on the freeway when we felt a sudden loss of power and an unusually rough engine operation which seemed to come all of a sudden. We drove the disabled vehicle to the auto repair shop and later found out that the rocker arm shaft support tower had broken off at the base. The head was aluminum. The tower was cast into the the head. Through no fault of ours this condition happened for no apparent reason. My mechanic indicated that his engine rebuilder said that he has seen many aluminum Dodge grand carabvan engines with this broken tower condition over the years. …”
NHTSA complaint #721605, filed 2000-04“During turning maneuver heard something drop. Prognosis: bolt tensioner sheared off steering while driving; also causing cooling system and power steering to shut down. Consumer states ABS have reduced braking pressure, brake pedal comes up while driving over bumps and braking, dealer states brakes are fine.”
NHTSA complaint #813915, filed 1997-07“In the last month the serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times due to breakage while driving the Caravan at 35 MPH. A noise comes from the vehicle, and the steering tightens, indicating that there is a problem when this happens. The original belt was replaced last year.”
NHTSA complaint #822437, filed 1998-04“Vehicle will lose power even if on cruise control. Vehicle will start up easy, but there is no power upon taking off. Engine is running, but vehicle does nothing. Consumer has an appointment with dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #867749, filed 2000-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 | 102 | 18% |
| 1998 | 135 | 21% |
| 1997 | 123 | 17% |
| 1996 | 215 | 15% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 66 | 10% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 7% |
| 1991 | 41 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 26 | 14% |
| 1988 | 15 | 15% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 8 | 16% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
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 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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