1993 Dodge Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 4%of 949 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 34 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 949 complaints for this model year. 28 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Vehicle involved in 1 accident. Driver's side airbag did not deploy- I contacted the local dealership only to be told that either there was not enough speed(my son was going 40mph) or that there was no frontal impact where the sensor is. The front end has much damage, as well as the whole vehicle was totaled. The only part not damaged was the passenger side headlight. After impact the van started to roll. I feel like the airbag should have deployed on impact. Why didn't it?”
NHTSA complaint #721999, filed 2000-04“The problem started shortly after I brought the van. The steering column would freeze & not turn while making corners sometimes. This happened 4-6 times before the steering finally brokeloose and allowed me to steer (it has been for the most part been steering ok since this happened). But, when this happened ( brookloose in the steering column) the air bag indicator light has been on ever since,(the air bag has ne ver deployed & there is no passanger airbag) & the cruise control will not work sometimes now. I feel this was/is a problem & should be looked at! …”
NHTSA complaint #740899, filed 2001-02“Consumer was involved in side impact collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. Consumer was traveling at 5 MPH, and the vehicle that hit her was traveling at 45 MPH. In addition, seat belts failed to catch, resulting in further injury to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #831104, filed 1998-11“Insured struck claiment in the rear. Insured and daughter were taken to the hospital for injuries. This was a front end impact. Insured questions why the air bag did not deploy, claim 55-s392-761.”
NHTSA complaint #6900758, filed 2002-01“Air bag: driving approximately 35mph and hit a bump in the highway and the air bag deployed. Had trouble with the light coming on and off, but dealer said that there was nothing he could do unless he replaced the entire unit.”
NHTSA complaint #819512, filed 1997-11Related recalls
- 99V113000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1993–1995, Plymouth Voyager 1993–1995, Chrysler Town And Country 1993–1995 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 | 26 | 22% |
| 2008 | 42 | 14% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 49 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 59 | 24% |
| 2001 | 43 | 17% |
| 2000 | 69 | 15% |
| 1999 | 119 | 21% |
| 1998 | 99 | 16% |
| 1997 | 152 | 21% |
| 1996 | 251 | 18% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 94 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 4% |
| 1992 | 30 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Caravan
338 complaintsSeat belts
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsSteering
92 complaintsEngine cooling
86 complaintsBody and structure
82 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsEquipment
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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