1991 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 26%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 212,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan, 26% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 212,500 miles. 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.
“Andy lewis Dodge did not repair anti lock brakes on recalls they were hostile to me and my van was operable when left there. When I picked it up I had to have a wrecker take it home.the battery was dead and the antilock light continued to stay on. They never repaired the brake problem with the recalls. They are leaking now.”
NHTSA complaint #10069998, filed 2004-01“The first repair we were charged with the replacement of the master cycl and the ABS piston assy and we were never told it had been recalled, they charged us for 5 pints of brake fluid and all parts totalling $494.51 to complete this job. Since they did not know about the recall. I really doubt they did the job correctly. The next occurrance explains the brake fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #701029, filed 1998-12“The contact owns a 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that there was a failure in which the previous owner had to replace the ABS hydraulic control unit. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure recurred and caused the reduced power assist to fail during braking. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer kept the vehicle for over two weeks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than suggesting the part be replaced a second time by the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871566, filed 2016-05, 140,000 miles“Brakes got red hot with smoke as the only indication. Pedal stiff at top. No brake warning light and no ABS amber warning light. Lost pressure down to 14.5 PSI in front driver side tire. Tire too hot to touch. Break break//////// on older transmission failure the fol. Applies. Transmission seized as though it went into park. Van shook violently until neutral selected on gearshift allowing me to coast to stop. Second complete transmission swap out. First was at 90k miles. Still have part that failed. Second failure I was almost hit from behind.”
NHTSA complaint #714475, filed 1999-11“Upon receiving a recall notice consumer took the vehicle to service dealer for repairs of ABS brakes. The service dealer told the consumer that he would need to pay for a diagnostic. Consumer stated there were 7 recalls on this particular vehicle. The recall specifically stated there no charge to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10113487, filed 2005-03Related recalls
- 96V099000Jun 13, 1996The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 1991–1993, Dynasty 1990–1993, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1993 +7 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 4% |
| 2012 | 38 | 7% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 88 | 10% |
| 2009 | 64 | 12% |
| 2008 | 212 | 16% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 | 15 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 | 36 | 12% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 45 | 10% |
| 1999 | 54 | 13% |
| 1998 | 44 | 8% |
| 1997 | 71 | 12% |
| 1996 | 106 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 10% |
| 1993 | 97 | 34% |
| 1992 | 65 | 25% |
| 1991 | 34 | 26% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Dodge Grand 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology