1993 Dodge Grand Caravan: problems, recalls and reliability
9 recalls and 289 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (28% of complaints); the 1991 and 1995 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but hesitated to respond. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. The brake pedal stiffened and traveled to the floor before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the ABS pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 190,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be operated. In addition, the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the results were not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brakes failed with the illumination of the anti-lock and parking brake warning lights. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the pump motor assembly and the brake pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact had to use both feet to apply pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 138,480.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the ABS brake failed. The contact mentioned that after engaging the brakes it failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact noticed that the brakes failed due to NHTSA campaign id number 96v09900, which was previously performed on the vehicle prior to its purchase. When the ABS failed, the entire braking system did as well. The ABS light illuminated several times before the failure occurred. Because of a lifetime warranty, he would be able to have the repair performed; however, the manufacturer forbade the dealer from performing the repair unless several other components were replaced at the same time. The contact would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The current and failure mileages were approximately 154,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. When the vehicle is started, the ABS and brake lights remain illuminated. While driving 45 mph, the contact must apply intense pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ABS pump was defective and that there was a recall for the failure; however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included. The VIN, powertrain, and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 195,000 and current mileage was 197,088.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2008
“The car had a strong odor of gas after I started it. I opened the hood and saw gas all over the valve covers and it was coming from both ends of the fuel rail crossover tube. I was very lucky it didn't start a fire and burn my house down since there was fuel all over the exhaust manifolds and wiring. I have gone to the dealer to order a new part. This seams like a serious safety issue that can have deadly results. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact was unable to depress the brake pedal. He received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock (NHTSA campaign id number 96v099000). The dealer made the recall repair; however, the failure was not included in the recall. The contact felt that the recall repair was never performed. The current and failure mileages were 164,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 9 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. 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.
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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1995.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 289 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 136,972 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan have open recalls?
9 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.