1993 Dodge Caravan: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1993 Dodge Caravan. The newest campaign is 00V305000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Oct 2000. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. NHTSA has 949 complaints on file for this model year. 13 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 00V305000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 6,084,172 units in total.

00V30500012 Oct 2000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
99V2130002 Sep 1999Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge and Attachments
99V18900016 Jul 1999Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
99V1130006 May 1999Air Bags
97V1490009 Sep 1997Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
97V1480009 Sep 1997Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
96V09900013 Jun 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
93V0980004 Jun 1993Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

00V305000Received 12 Oct 2000. 679,000 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 897. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2000.
99V213000Received 2 Sep 1999. 1,318,189 units.
Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge and Attachments
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.
99V189000Received 16 Jul 1999. 828,559 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 836. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2000.
99V113000Received 6 May 1999. 736,824 units.
Air Bags
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 818. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 1999.
97V149000Received 9 Sep 1997. 1,100,000 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 1997.
97V148000Received 9 Sep 1997. 1,100,000 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 1997.
96V099000Received 13 Jun 1996. 321,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 685. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 1996.
93V098000Received 4 Jun 1993. 600 units.
Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Poor nut-to-wheel contact during installation can lead topossible loss of a wheel, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The road and spare wheels with the malformed lug nut seat configuration will be replaced.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Aug 1993.

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Complaints by component

949 complaints, 1,229 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1993 Dodge Caravan
All 1993 vehicles

1993 Dodge Caravan: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1993 Caravan	All 1993 vehicles	Caravan, all years	Mentions
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	288	185.6	113.7	354
Seat Belts	98.5	56	48.9	121
Power Train	87.9	84.9	103.3	108
Engine and Engine Cooling	87.1	140.4	93.8	107
Steering	82.2	34.1	53.7	101
Structure	72.4	45.1	57.5	89
Visibility	44.8	46.9	40.4	55
Electrical System	38.2	82.2	103.5	47
Air Bags	32.5	34.7	89.4	40
Seats	25.2	22.7	17.1	31

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 26.

Complaints that report a crash: 68
Complaints that report a fire: 7
Injuries in the complaints: 84
Deaths in the complaints: 1
Date of the newest complaint: 8 Jun 2017

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1993 Dodge Caravan, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1995, with 260 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1993 Dodge Caravan
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
DP03002	Defect petition	STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION	Steering / Column	7 May 2003	22 Jul 2003
RQ00011	Recall query	STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION	Steering	1 May 2000	1 Apr 2002	00V305000
RQ99004	Recall query	REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT	Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut	19 Apr 1999	Open	97V079000
EA97020	Engineering analysis	FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER	Visibility	30 Sep 1997	27 Jul 1999	99V189000
EA97005	Engineering analysis	SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES	Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage	10 Apr 1997	23 Dec 1997	97V149000
PE97013	Preliminary evaluation	WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE	Visibility	2 Apr 1997	30 Sep 1997
DP97001	Defect petition	WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE	Visibility	12 Mar 1997	2 Apr 1997
EA96027	Engineering analysis	ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE	Structure	31 Oct 1996	16 May 1997	97V079000
PE96035	Preliminary evaluation	ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE	Structure	6 May 1996	31 Oct 1996	97V079000
PE96008	Preliminary evaluation	SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION	Seat Belts	25 Jan 1996	28 Jun 1996
EA94028	Engineering analysis	ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	29 Jul 1994	24 Jun 1996	96V099000
PE94024	Preliminary evaluation	ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7 Mar 1994	29 Jul 1994
EA94005	Engineering analysis	LIFTGATE LATCHES	Structure	31 Jan 1994	25 Oct 1995

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1993 Dodge CaravanThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1993 Dodge Caravan: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/dodge/caravan/1993/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1993 Dodge Caravan?: 6,084,172 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Caravan have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns for the Dodge Caravan, model years 1984 to 2017. 8 of them name the 1993 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1993 Dodge Caravan name most often?: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 354 of 1,229 component mentions, or 288 per 1,000. For all 1993 vehicles the figure is 185.6 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1993 Dodge Caravan open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 13 that name this model year.