1992 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 25%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, 25% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,500 miles. 2 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.
“Bad paint its peeling flakeing the wood grain too faiding bad trans I just paid a dealership over 2 grand for a new one warranteed for only 3 years or 36,000 miles. Bad power windows cable broke=over $400.= me gettingscrewd bad lug nuts little metal caps over lugnuts come off and then tire tool dosent fit so you end up at the dealership getting them cut off. Keeps stalling headliner falling down headlights are totally yellow at night you cant see more than 50 feet on low beams so you have to have high beams on just to get low beam quality. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070192, filed 2004-01, 167,000 miles“Abs brake actuator motor failure. For the third time the ABS motor has failed. Chrysler claims the part is no longer serviced and will not honor the lifetime warrantee 96v099000. The part is available in the aftermarket for about $350.00 after a number of calls to fiat chrysler they would only offer to buy the vehicle from me for $300.00 which is the lowest value to be had by kbb.”
NHTSA complaint #10944344, filed 2017-01, 234,000 miles“Dt: 1992, Dodge, Grand Caravan, intermittent brake failure, no power assist, the brakes will not stop vehicle quickly enough. Also, right front brake calipers failed after going about 20 miles in stop and go traffic. Consumer already replaced the hydraulic brake line and the calipers. But it did not solve the problem, which only left the brake actuator piston assembly and pump motor assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126132, filed 2005-06, 181,000 miles“While driving when attempting to stop the vehicle excessive force had to be applied to the brake pedal to depress the brakes. Vehicle failed to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Emergency brakes had to be depressed to stop the vehicle. The cause of the failure is undetermined. Consumer made contact with the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10034297, filed 2003-08, 38,000 miles“Dt: the contact received NHTSA recall campaign 96v099000 concerning anti lock brakes. The recall only offered a partial remedy. In order to completely repair the problem additional parts had to be replaced at the contact's expense. According to the recall, an extended or lifetime warranty would be offered on other anti-lock components. The dealer and manufacturer stated the recall was completed correctly, and the contact would be responsible for the remaining expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10145903, filed 2005-12, 135,120 milesRelated 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 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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