1993 Dodge Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 949 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the 949 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The sliding door separated from the hinges, also there was problems with the oil, coolant, ball joints, starter, brake line, tie rod, transmission, exhaust and the front brakes. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002079, filed 2003-01“Sudden loss of power steering belt tensioner #pe95-012. Tt consumer states while driving the steering wheel vibrates, dealer said it was the transmission and replaced it, however this did not solve the problem, consumer took vehicle back in and this time dealer stated the problem was with the tires, consumer changed the tires and this too did not help, dealer can not find problem, possibly steering or suspension related.”
NHTSA complaint #974532, filed 1995-11“When pulling out of driveway / making any type of turn, there is some type of knocking noise within the steering system. Dealer can't find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #848821, filed 1999-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 51 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 18 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsEquipment
26 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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