1992 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 36about 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 36 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 913 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was struck by a vehicle out of control and flipped twice. During the crash owner's 2 children were ejected from vehicle through the rear door which opened on impact. The built in child seat clip opened allowing 3 year old child to be ejected from vehicle. Air bag also failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #527561, filed 1997-12“Windshield wipers are stuck in a up position, and the fluid within the windshield wiper fluid reservoir isn't working. Also, door locks aren't working , and passenger door only opens from the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #848932, filed 1999-09“Vehicle was involved in a minor collision , and the liftgate latch failed, causing the rear door to fly open, shattering the window. Vehicle was repaired under recall (95i-001.002).”
NHTSA complaint #822840, filed 1998-04“Hatchback door: bolt which holds rear hatch pistons has broken twice. When pistons break the door has the potential to close on consumer. This could be very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #811785, filed 1997-04“Contacted chrysler (minivan hotline) found out part will not be available for her vehicle until sometime next year. Tt the consumer was not using the vehicle because of fear of rear latch opening.”
NHTSA complaint #973997, filed 1995-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 61 | 4% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 57 | 9% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 36 | 4% |
| 1991 | 39 | 6% |
| 1990 | 48 | 17% |
| 1989 | 28 | 15% |
| 1988 | 23 | 22% |
| 1987 | 15 | 22% |
| 1986 | 12 | 24% |
| 1985 | 7 | 14% |
| 1984 | 6 | 33% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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