1993 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 289 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,830miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan, 6% of the 289 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,830 miles. 1 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.
“V6 3.3 l engine I bought it 3 years ago with 77000 miles on it and shortly therefater the following problems have been noted: especially in cold weather, the transmission would not engage even after shifting to "d". It would work after getting warmed up. Frequent jerks with the transmission, after braking and resuming acceleration sharp clunking sound from the drivers side in the front when starting to move. (mounts?)”
NHTSA complaint #10069795, filed 2004-01, 77,000 miles“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“Consumer was sitting in 100 degree weather in drive through and all of a sudden back tailgate window broke. Consumer heard a pop and glass was everywhere. Consumer has check for recall, and will next contact the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #890514, filed 2001-06“The rear lift gate window has shattered and exploded while driving with the rear window defroster on, this has happened 3 times in six and a half years, each time it happened it was during rainy or snowy weather. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561497, filed 2001-06“Windshield wipers don't work when owner puts on the air conditioner. Due to this, owner is unable to see while driving in the rain . Possibly due to an electrical short of some kind.”
NHTSA complaint #818404, filed 1997-11Related recalls
- 99V189000Jul 16, 1999Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 1991–1993, Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993 +2 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 53 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 61 | 10% |
| 1996 | 100 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 6% |
| 1992 | 17 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan
97 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSeat belts
44 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsAir bags
13 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