1989 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 145,896miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and other or unknown (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 145,896 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 17%
- Other or unknown3 13%
- Tires3 13%
- Body and structure2 8.3%
- Suspension2 8.3%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
- Equipment1 4.2%
- Fuel system1 4.2%
- Seat belts1 4.2%
Also reported: Seats (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “About every 10,000 mi. Transmission needs to be worked on. Of course there is always an excuse from the Dodge mechanics and I end up paying for it. I,m sure the total is around 5,000.00. These problems had also happen to the previous owners because all the receipts have been forwarded to each owner, me being the last.”
NHTSA complaint #712451, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: “The ignition locked, overheated and would not shut off, and the side door had come open while the vehicle was in motion. In an attempted to shut the vehicle down, the consumer reached for the coil wire and the warped seal gave away and burned the consumer's hands and face. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10019454, filed 2003-05Other or unknown: “Air conditioning, paint and transmission as of today has not been repaired yet. My major concern is the transmission. It has the a-604 ultradrive transmission. And it is stuck in one gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10069399, filed 2004-01Tires: “Purchased two 205/75r15 cooper trendsetter se tires for front of 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan on december 27, 2002 with 143,136 mileage. Tires had steel belt showing badly on inside of both tires after 2,500 miles. Replaced on april 13, 2004 with 145,896 mileage(after only 2,760 miles) with two more 205/75 r15 cooper trendsetter se tires. Cooper dealer said that he would not even bother to contact cooper to ask for warranty replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10066290, filed 2004-04, 145,896 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 145,896 and 145,896 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Other model years of the Dodge Grand Caravan
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 40,500 | 1 | 4 | 20 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 245 | 50,226 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 271 | 53,000 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 28 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2017 | 414 | 63,103 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 28 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2016 | 1,002 | 65,965 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 71 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 281 | 70,000 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 18 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 359 | 62,000 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 472 | 86,065 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 584 | 92,000 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 49 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 530 | 80,000 | 4 | — | 20 | 41 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 870 | 75,000 | 6 | — | 19 | 82 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 544 | 75,000 | 7 | — | — | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 1,293 | 70,185 | 8 | — | — | 93 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 182 | 71,725 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 284 | 60,022 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2005 | 995 | 65,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 116 | 83,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 219 | 49,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 290 | 48,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 298 | 62,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 442 | 79,890 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 432 | 87,435 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 559 | 90,200 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 583 | 102,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 1,157 | 99,675 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 108 | 126,202 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 199 | 120,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 289 | 136,972 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 255 | 161,500 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 129 | 154,033 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 55 | 173,178 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 24 | 145,896 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 10 | 126,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 145,896 miles and the middle half falls between 145,896 and 145,896 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.