1993 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 289 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,751miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of the 289 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,751 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact stated while driving 5 MPH in reverse, the brake pedal became exceedingly difficult to depress, and excessive force was required to stop the vehicle. A service dealer as well as a private repair shop had inspected the vehicle on several occasions. The problem was determined to be due to the ABS failing. The service dealer determined that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. There was a NHTSA recall # 96v099000 which pertained to the antilock service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166860, filed 2006-08, 142,660 miles“Driverside airbag deployed while the minivan was idling and in the parked position with no other vehicles present. Dealer said it was a bad air bag module and the chrysler corporation said it was because of a front end collision which happened approximately 4 to 5 years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #718935, filed 2000-02“The srs air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed that when driving the air bag light appeared on the dashboard on its on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10097798, filed 2004-10“Consumer was traveling 10-15mph in rainy weather. Sun was glaring in consumer's face and he didn't see a light pole & hit right side of light pole head-on. Airbags didn't deploy until 5minutes after the impact. Consumer will be contacting manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #863583, filed 2000-06“Consumer states that there vehicles' airbag has the same defect stated in recall number 99 v 113 000, but there VIN number is not included. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001194, filed 2002-12Related recalls
- 99V113000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 1993–1995, Caravan 1993–1995, Plymouth Voyager 1993–1995 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan
97 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSeat belts
44 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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