Driving in a heavy rain storm pulled over and stopped saw what looked like steam coming from the motor. It was daylight out did not notice that headlights didn't work just the running lights till a few hours later. After having heater on headlights will come on but smell what seems like wires burning and the speaker on the front passenger side makes a cackling noise. Otherwise you have to hold the highbeam switch to have headlights on.
1990 Dodge Caravan electrical problems
14 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash4
- Ignition4
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Wiring2
- Ignition: switch1
At what mileage
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Dodge Caravan electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Dodge Caravan electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was in the parking lot and consumer inserted key inside of vehicle, and key started vehicle first time. Next time ignition switch had play. She contacted dealership because key couldn't come out of ignition switch.
On two occasions consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Vehicle was inspected by independent repair shop and was informed that a pinched wire might have caused the short that resulted in a fire. Consumer believed this problem should be corrected by manufacturer at no cost to consumer. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Wiring harness shorted out causing a fire.
Front struts replaced.
Lighting system fails when the temperature is below 30 degrees, replaced blown fuse/head lamp switch/left rear parking lamp, to no avail.
After coming to a complete stop, vehicle engine shuts down and has to be restarted again. Please describe.
While driving, notice smoke coming through vent, then suddenly flames came from vent, fire dept. Suspect front electrical sys. Wiring harness as culprit. Tt
While driving vehicle smelled burning wires and smoke came from under the dashbroad then burst into flame. Vehicle was totalled. Please describe details. Tt
Engine will unexpectantly stall while driving on highway. Tt
Questions about the 1990 Dodge Caravan electrical
Does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the electrical of the 1990 Dodge Caravan, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Dodge Caravan electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Dodge Caravan electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Caravan have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Caravan model years with the most electrical complaints are 1996 (213 complaints), 2008 (162 complaints) and 2005 (123 complaints).
Other 1990 Dodge Caravan problems
Transmission 74Body 57Locks 48Seat belts 23Engine 20Brakes 16Suspension 12Fuel system 11Steering 8Visibility 8Lights 5Seats 5Tires 4Acceleration 2Wheels 1
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