1993 Dodge Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 9%of 949 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 9% of the 949 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 6 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.
“The rubber that seals the tailgate and blocks carbon dioxide from entering the vehicle separated. This resulted in carbon dioxide entering the vehicle and the driver sustained carbon dioxide poisoning.”
NHTSA complaint #10006330, filed 2003-02, 120,000 miles“The liftgate support had broken off. I closed the liftgate not knowing this was the case. The hydraulic arm rammed through the window shattering glass everywhere including my eyes. I flushed my eyes and secured a doctor's appointment. The examination did not reveal any damage. I paid geico insurance company my deductible of $200 and had the window replaced. I would like to know if it's possible to be reimbursed for my out of pocket expense.”
NHTSA complaint #755020, filed 2001-11“Vehicle parked; when sliding door was being opened it came completely off track. Was held on by top hinge. In process, driver's shoulder was injured trying to keep door from hitting ground. This was the 2nd incident that has happened with door. At the dealership, technican replaced door part first time.”
NHTSA complaint #877567, filed 2001-01“The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. Also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10006061, filed 2003-02“Prior to recall (99v-213) the liftgate broke, causing the tailgate to fall. Took vehicle to the dealership and they replaced both rear hatch support and total parts. Consumer paid for labor $ 250.00. The ABS light stays on when starting the vehicle due to paricles found in the brake fluid. The vehicle vibrates when coming to stop due to both front and rear brakes worn out and rotors were bad too.”
NHTSA complaint #865692, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 99V213000Sep 2, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans. The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991, 1993–1994, Plymouth Voyager 1991, 1993–1994, Chrysler Town And Country 1991, 1993–1994 +2 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 4% |
| 1997 | 21 | 3% |
| 1996 | 58 | 4% |
| 1995 | 41 | 8% |
| 1994 | 78 | 12% |
| 1993 | 82 | 9% |
| 1992 | 81 | 9% |
| 1991 | 80 | 13% |
| 1990 | 57 | 21% |
| 1989 | 41 | 21% |
| 1988 | 20 | 19% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 14 | 29% |
| 1985 | 13 | 27% |
| 1984 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Caravan
338 complaintsSeat belts
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsSteering
92 complaintsEngine cooling
86 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsAir bags
34 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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