1992 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles. 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.
“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“While driving, consumer made a right turn. The turn was completed successfully, but the steering wheel would not recover, resulting in a collision. Dealer diagnosed failure of the spindle and control arm.”
NHTSA complaint #10031480, filed 2003-07“Rear driver's side leaf spring broke. There was not any prior warning. Also, rear passenger's side leaf spring broke on oct 14, 2000. In both instances, spring broke at the band that goes around both leaves to hold together.”
NHTSA complaint #873524, filed 2000-10“Vehicle shakes at times no matter what speed. When making turns, the vehicle will shake and continues to shake until decides to stop. Dealer has not been notified, and problem cannot be duplicated by mechanics.”
NHTSA complaint #827519, filed 1998-09“Driver's side seatbelt retractor is stuck and will not come apart. Also, transmission failed without prior warning. This was the sixth transmission. After transmission was replaced, the engine began to stall. Gas gauge failed. Dashboard light shortened out. Speedometer failed and had to be replaced 4 times. Transmission not shifting properly. Front end vibrates especially when turning. Brakes are grinding. Rear view mirror fell off. High mount brake light shortened out. Side window and door rattling. Rear wiper failed. Muffler needs to be replaced. Exhaust smell in van. Engine overheating. …”
NHTSA complaint #8012476, filed 2002-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 56 | 13% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 60 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
65 complaintsSeat belts
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 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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