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1993 Dodge Caravan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1993 Dodge Caravan has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,084,172 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,229 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 00V305000 2000-10-12 679,000 affected
Defect

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

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 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.

STRUCTURE 99V213000 1999-09-02 1,318,189 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

VISIBILITY 99V189000 1999-07-16 828,559 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

Consequence

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.

AIR BAGS 99V113000 1999-05-06 736,824 affected
Defect

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

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

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.

SEAT BELTS 97V149000 1997-09-09 1,100,000 affected
Defect

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 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.

SEAT BELTS 97V148000 1997-09-09 1,100,000 affected
Defect

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 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 96V099000 1996-06-13 321,000 affected
Defect

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence

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…

WHEELS 93V098000 1993-06-04 600 affected
Defect

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

POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
258
5crashes9injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
76
1crashes
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
62
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
46
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
41
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
32
31crashes34injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
31
7crashes7injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
24
1fires
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
23
2crashes4injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
23
1crashes3injuries
Total complaints1,229

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tie rods went in the front. Brake pads had to be replaced. Then driving on the highway during rush hour traffic I lost the brakes. Pulled over and called to have the car towed in. Mechanic said the master cylinder needed replacement but because abs brakes, a new cylinder cannot be found. Dodge…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-05-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the abs and brake lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked the diagnostic trouble codes. The codes were cleared and the dealer…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-04-20

“I just found out, that a recall that was suppose to be replaced years ago, as not replaced, just looked at. The abs on this van is known to be defective, and has a lifetime warranty on the van. I contacted dodge, and they refuse to fix it, and tell me they cant diagnois it because they dont have a…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-10-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving at unknown speed, the brakes failed making it extremely difficult to stop the vehicle. The brake light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-08-18

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed firmly in order to stop the vehicle and the abs warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-08-01

“When driving the vehicle, at random times the abs system warning lights turn on and then I have no brakes. I have taken it to several repair shops, seen various mechanics and dealerships and it continues to be a serious problem. No one has been able to solve or fix the problem. As a senior…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-07-20

“When driving the vehicle, at random times the abs system warning lights turn on and then I have no brakes. I have taken it to several repair shops, seen various mechanics and dealerships and it continues to be a serious problem. No one has been able to solve or fix the problem. As a senior…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2014-07-20

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge caravan. The contact was driving 40 mph when the abs and the brake lights illuminated. The contact pressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not respond until the pedal reached the floorboard. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle and the brakes worked…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-08-29

Defect investigations

Investigation DP03002 Opened 2003-05-07 · closed 2003-07-22

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49…

Investigation DP97001 Opened 1997-03-12 · closed 1997-04-02

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…

Investigation EA94005 Opened 1994-01-31 · closed 1995-10-25

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.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM…

Investigation EA94028 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-06-24

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA96027 Opened 1996-10-31 · closed 1997-05-16

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.

Investigation EA97005 Opened 1997-04-10 · closed 1997-12-23

SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA97020 Opened 1997-09-30 · closed 1999-07-27

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER

ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS

Investigation PE94024 Opened 1994-03-07 · closed 1994-07-29

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE96008 Opened 1996-01-25 · closed 1996-06-28

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE96035 Opened 1996-05-06 · closed 1996-10-31

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.

Investigation PE97013 Opened 1997-04-02 · closed 1997-09-30

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE

Investigation RQ00011 Opened 2000-05-01 · closed 2002-04-01

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ00011 Opened 2000-05-01 · closed 2002-04-01

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ99004 Opened 1999-04-19 · open

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991-1993 CHRYSLER…

Investigation RQ99004 Opened 1999-04-19 · open

REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991-1993 CHRYSLER…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Dodge Caravan as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.