Brakes stopped working in middle of driving almost cause a car accident. I looked up the problem and they did a recall on the ABS brake system. Would just like to bring it in to get it fixed.
The worst 1992 Dodge Caravan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes271
- Seat belts176
- Transmission109
- Body81
- Visibility72
- Steering68
- Engine64
- Locks37
- Electrical35
- Airbags31
- Seats20
- Fuel system19
- Acceleration16
- Lights10
- Suspension10
- Tires4
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Dodge Caravan
ABS 160Brake failure 76Seat belt 52Wipers 35Transmission failure 26Power steering loss 19No deployment 16Stalling 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 8Won't shift 8Slipping 7Door locks 6Headlights 6Spongy pedal 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
Recalls 9
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
- Risk
- This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Recall number 99V189000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
Recall number 97V148000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
Recall number 97V149000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
- Risk
- Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Recall number 97V079000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.
- Risk
- The unbent flanges to the fuel tank will damage themounting straps and/or fuel lines. The damaged mounting straps may break causingthe tank to drop and the damaged fuel line will leak fuel. In either case a firecould result if the spilled fuel is exposed to an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.
Recall number 92V147000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
- Risk
- Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
- Remedy
- Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Recall number 92V015000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.
- Risk
- Failure of the pedal pad to pedal arm attachment resultsin loss of braking ability, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace inadequate brake pedals with properly manufactured pedals.
Recall number 91V170000 · Recall details
See all 9 recalls for the 1992 Dodge Caravan
Defect investigations
Front windshield wiper
Alleged failures of windshield wiper systems
EA97020
Safety belt anchorage failures
There is no summary currently available
EA97005
Windshield wiper failure
Alleged windshield wipers fail while in use
PE97013
Windshield wiper failure
Cfas petitioned the agency to conduct a defect investigation on windshield wiper failure on 1989 and later chrysler models which should include, but not limited to spirit/acclaim: dynasty/new yorker/landau; lance/lebaron; shadow/sundance; caravan/voyager.however, based on odi's complaint records, only certain minivans will be investigated
DP97001
Alleged rear liftgate support failure
The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
EA96027
Alleged rear liftgate support failure
The retainer bolt of the rear lift gate support cylinders may sheer resulting in the sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
PE96035
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
Steering wheel separation
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub is the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and is attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this is a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
EA95029
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
EA94028
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94024
Liftgate latches
Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.the federal safety agency analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised the federal safety agency that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.the federal safety agency firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation.
EA94005
Rear hatch latch failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93084
Rear window shattering
There is no summary currently available
EA92033
Window shattering
There is no summary currently available
PE92053
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Dodge Caravan 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Flash programming failure recovery. slc
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. tt
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. tt
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. tt
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. mjs
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan...
- Information on child seat tether anchors. tt
1992 Dodge Caravan fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 22-26 | 20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-17 | 22 | 19 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 18-19 | 16 |
What 1992 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 1992 dodge caravan subject to recall 685 the federal safety agency # 96v099000. The antilock bendix 10 assembly was replaced once . It now needs replacing again . Abs light comes on and pump runs excessively. All inherent to the problems addressed above . The dealer is claiming to no nothing about the lifetime warrenty on this system indicated in the recall documentation on this site . I need some additional information to recontact chrysler with to force the to do the required repairs.
Repeated pulley and then belt failure causing steering and breaking trouble. Repairs do not last. Local dealers don't have laser alignment tool to check alignment. The internet is filled with belts flying off because of rain or slush in this vehicle, my pulleys just disintegrate with out the water. There seems to be a lot of aftermarket solutions but they seem hit or miss. It always happens when vehicle is being driven by grand mother with the grand children aboard far enough away for a $150.00 tow bill. Its lucky so fare its been on city streets and at low enough speeds that a place to safely pull over can be found. The pulleys that seem to fail are the idler and the tensioner pulleys. This 3.3 engine is well maintained with 145,000 miles. Though it seems that millage does not matter when it comes to pulley issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ABS system pump and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.
Second time, no brakes no travel of pedal. Seems like different brakes would be in order.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the anti lock brake warning light would intermittently illuminate while driving at various speeds. The contact would have to apply heavy pressure to the brake pedal during the failure to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Hello, I have a ABS recall done and it was not done correctly and caused my van to almost go of the road, the dealer will not do anything about it and said take it somewhere else, I need help with this. E-mail copies attached: [xxx], my name is [xxx], I live in cottage grove and had our dodge caravan's ABS brakes repaired at your dealership and we have a major issue concerning the repetitive and incompetent repairs done at your facility. Chrysler's safety defect report # (96v‑099), the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 to be specific. A pdf file of this is attached for your viewing, please take the time to read this letter and then the campaign pdf completely, the odi resume dated 6-24-1996 page 39 sums it up quickly. This will help you and your service managers ability to understand the seriousness and your failure to perform the repairs correctly. An incident that could have taken the lives or cause injury to all my children, maybe another vehicle and passengers occurred. This happened on 4-1-2011, this is not a joke! My two daughter's, my son and another person riding in the van and the vehicle unexpectedly lost braking on a winding road and almost crashed. This is not the first time this brake failure was unexpected after your repairs! The repairs were not performed correctly for ABS recall 0685, the proper testing fixture's were not installed during any of the operations you provided, diagnostic and repair recommendations were grossly incorrect, technicians and service writers story's on all r.o.'s are inadequate and incorrect. I can prove all of this in a court of law, and am ready to do so if needed. If the proper testing and inspection procedure were performed it would have reviled the defective actuator piston (brake master cylinder) which causes debris in the hydraulic system and compromises sensitive electrical components that control the bendix antilock 10 braking system, this part (brake master cylinder. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact is upset because he has had his brakes repaired twice at his own expense. The contact just found out there was an recall on his year/make and model. He informed the manufacturer of the failure with the brakes. The manufacturer stated that they would only cover the expenses if the contact vehicle had less than 100,000 miles. The contact was driving at 40mph and the brakes failed again. The contact put on his emergency brakes and pulled over. He later drove it to the repair shop. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 110000 and the current mileage was 159733.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. While driving less than 55 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal and found it to be extremely stiff. The brakes were inoperative and he eventually was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal repeatedly with great force. Although there was a recall for the ABS failures (the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000), the dealer would not make the necessary repairs because the brake line was rusted. The repairs would not be effective unless the contact paid to have the brake line replaced at the estimated cost of $700. The failure and current mileages were 199,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the brakes failed when they were applied. The ABS was not operating properly, which extended the stopping distance. The warning light indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the worn ABS pump and piston. The vehicle was repaired. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for the same failure. There was a prior recall defect repair; however, the recall remedy has not corrected the safety defect. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 197,250 and current mileage was 215,000. Updated 11/19/08. *lj the consumer stated even though he was not charged, the problem still exists. There was no power to the brake. Updated 11/19/08.
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Questions about the 1992 Dodge Caravan
Is the 1992 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Owners have filed 912 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 10.5 times a typical Caravan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
Brakes, with 271 complaints, typically around 146,040 miles. Next is seat belts (176).
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Caravan have?
9 recalls, covering visibility, seat belts and structure.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Dodge Caravan brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 96V099000, 91V170000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad brakes?
The Dodge Caravan model years with the most brakes complaints are 1993 (336 complaints), 1992 (271 complaints) and 1991 (216 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Dodge Caravan get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Dodge Caravan range from 16 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 22-26 highway.
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