1993 Dodge Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 31about 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 31 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 949 complaints for this model year. 12 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.
“The investigation is not yet completed so I could not answer the total amount of damages. I dare say my vehicle is totalled. No safety defect indicated.”
NHTSA complaint #741966, filed 2001-03“While coming out of a driveway at 5mph, was trying to merge into traffic, and driver's seatback collapsed backwards. This caused driver to lose visibility, and not able to apply brakes. Was able to pull self up by using steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #893149, filed 2001-07“While motor was running and vehicle was in neutral, when leaning back, driver's side seat suddenly collapsed in reclining position. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle. Please provide any additional nformation/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #890982, filed 2001-06“Consumer stopped to make a left turn and a toyota camry rear ended consumer's van. Driver's and passenger's front seatbacks broke. Unibody/rear leaf springs were bent, and the vehicle was totaled. Three passengers sustained injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #836588, filed 1999-05“Back rest would not stay in a straight up position. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. The frame on the driver seat which was repaired earlier is now malfunctioning.”
NHTSA complaint #874919, filed 2000-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 31 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 7 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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