1993 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 3%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 30 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 949 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“While closing the rear liftgate of our 1993 Dodge Caravan, my wife heard a loud pop and the liftgate became unusually heavy. Upon examining the problem, I found that the bolt holding the liftgate strut to the body of the car was sheared. In addition, I found damage to the plastic molding on the interior of the door frame and to the ceiling panel. The door can no longer be opened or closed by one person because it is heavy and the strut will not compress. …”
NHTSA complaint #702656, filed 1999-01“Passenger's front door flew open while turning corner. After closing door, it then flew back open. In order to keep door closed consumer had to hold door by hand. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that problem was a factory defect.”
NHTSA complaint #891010, filed 2001-06“Faulty latch caused the sliding door not to close, consumer took vehicle to the dealer but dealer had no parts available, dealer said they would order part and contact consumer but a year has passed and still no notification. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #551433, filed 2000-03“Vehicle was involved in a side collision with a 18 wheeler sliding door flew off while locked. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011308, filed 2002-06“While driving vehicle, the side sliding door (passenger side) opened for no reason, car pool w/children, had reported incident to dealership several different times, but dealer will not repair problem, making note in computer.”
NHTSA complaint #807366, filed 1997-01Latches, 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 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 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsSeats
31 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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