Body & structure
Filed Feb 15, 2012
THE PAINT JOB IS DEFECTIVE. THE PAINT HAS PEELED AND THE VAN IS RUSTING. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10448097
- Incident
- Feb 15, 2012
1993 Dodge Caravan Body & structure Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
82
Latest Feb 15, 2012
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 949 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
6
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
15
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1993 Dodge Caravan submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 82 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
The 25 most recent of 82, in the owner's own words
Body & structureBrakes
Filed Oct 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. NATURE OF FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. CAMPAIGN ID # 96V099000 WAS OBSERVED ONLINE BY THE CONTACT PERTAINING TO SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THERE WERE OTHER REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED YET. THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE REPLACED
- NHTSA ID
- 10172195
- Incident
- Oct 9, 2006
Body & structure
Filed Feb 11, 2004
PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, PASSENGER DOOR CAN'T OPEN UP FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. DEALER REPLACED THE HINGE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED, STILL CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10057950
- Incident
- Feb 11, 2004
Body & structure
Filed Sep 6, 2003
I HAVE A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. I BELIEVE THE PAINT ON THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE SEEN MOER THAN 50 OTHER DODGE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PAINT FIRST WEARS OFF ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR THEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR, LEADING TO RUST AND CORROSION.I AM SEEING THE SAME PATTERN IN ALMOST ALL DODGE CARAVANS. THANK YOU. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10037329
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2003
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+4 more
Filed Feb 11, 2003
THE BALL JOINTS AND STARTER FAILED, THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN, THE SIDE DOOR FELL OFF, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL AND COOLANT FAILURES. ALSO THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OUTER ROD END INSTALLED AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. *JG *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10006061
Body & structure
Filed Feb 4, 2003
1 injury reported
THE RUBBER THAT SEALS THE TAILGATE AND BLOCKS CARBON DIOXIDE FROM ENTERING THE VEHICLE SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN CARBON DIOXIDE ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CARBON DIOXIDE POISONING. *PH *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10006330
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 12, 2002
METAL THAT IS IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR THAT HINCH IS WELDED TOO HAS BROKEN , CAUSING DOOR NOT TO CLOSE. ALSO, DOOR MAY FALL OFF.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8013823
Body & structure
Filed Jul 10, 2002
WELD HINCH BROKE OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WHEN OPENED WITHOUT ANY FORCE.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8013679
Body & structure
Filed Jan 11, 2002
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING. DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN SHUT WITHOUT TAPE BEING USED. DEALE HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8001989
- Incident
- Jan 4, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Nov 28, 2001
THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT HAD BROKEN OFF. I CLOSED THE LIFTGATE NOT KNOWING THIS WAS THE CASE. THE HYDRAULIC ARM RAMMED THROUGH THE WINDOW SHATTERING GLASS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING MY EYES. I FLUSHED MY EYES AND SECURED A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT. THE EXAMINATION DID NOT REVEAL ANY DAMAGE. I PAID GEICO INSURANCE COMPANY MY DEDUCTIBLE OF $200 AND HAD THE WINDOW REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT'S POSSIBLE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 755020
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Nov 1, 2001
FRONT AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HINGES ARE POORLY DESIGNED. BOTH HINGES ARE STRATING TO SEPARATE FROM DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 898632
- Incident
- May 1, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Sep 24, 2001
SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR. CONSUMER FELT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *AKTHE CONSUMER FEELS THIS ITEM SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 896763
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2000
Body & structure
Filed May 8, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HINGES BROKE LOOSE. WHEN GOING TO CLOSE DOOR LATCH WILLNOT SUPPORT THE BRACKETS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 887755
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2001
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Mar 26, 2001
CONSUMER TURNED WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, AND LINKAGE ALMOST FELL OFF. ALSO, LIFTGATE NEEDED SUPPORT WASHER AND STEERING PLATES. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 884235
- Incident
- Mar 26, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Mar 12, 2001
SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE WHEN PASSENGERS ARE GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 882716
- Incident
- Mar 12, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Feb 2, 2001
SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE FELL OFF WHEN I WAS CLOSING IT. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 740320
- Incident
- Jan 2, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Jan 29, 2001
SLIDING DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SECOND TIME, WILL NOT SHUT OR CLOSE PROPERLY, IT JUST HANGS THERE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 879177
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2000
Body & structure
Filed Jan 5, 2001
1 injury reported
VEHICLE PARKED; WHEN SLIDING DOOR WAS BEING OPENED IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF TRACK. WAS HELD ON BY TOP HINGE. IN PROCESS, DRIVER'S SHOULDER WAS INJURED TRYING TO KEEP DOOR FROM HITTING GROUND. THIS WAS THE 2ND INCIDENT THAT HAS HAPPENED WITH DOOR. AT THE DEALERSHIP, TECHNICAN REPLACED DOOR PART FIRST TIME. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 877567
- Incident
- Dec 1, 1996
Body & structure
Filed Dec 11, 2000
SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR WAS TO CONTINUOUSLY PRESS THE ELECTIC UNLOCK BUTTON. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 876317
- Incident
- Dec 3, 2000
Body & structure
Filed Dec 4, 2000
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT UNLOCK REAR PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR. DOOR CANNOT BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 875914
Body & structure
Filed Aug 11, 2000
DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT DUE TO BROKEN HINGES. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT DOOR HINGES WERE WELDED WRONGLY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 867622
- Incident
- Jul 11, 2000
Body & structureSeat belts
Filed Aug 11, 2000
1 injury reported
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. PASSENGERS DOOR DIDN'T STAY CLOSE/ BACK DOOR HINGE BROKE & CONSUMER'S SON BUSTED HIS HEAD. SEAT BELT ISN'T CHILD SAFE, IT CHOKES THE CHILD. CONSUMER HAS BEEN DEALING WITH MANFACTURER AND DEALER, BUT HASN'T RECEIVED SATISFACTION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 867547
- Incident
- Aug 8, 2000
Body & structureBrakes
Filed Jul 19, 2000
PRIOR TO RECALL (99V-213) THE LIFTGATE BROKE, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO FALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED BOTH REAR HATCH SUPPORT AND TOTAL PARTS. CONSUMER PAID FOR LABOR $ 250.00. *AK THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO PARICLES FOUND IN THE BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN COMING TO STOP DUE TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WORN OUT AND ROTORS WERE BAD TOO. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 865692
- Incident
- Nov 1, 1997
Body & structure
Filed Jul 14, 2000
GRANDSON WAS GETTING GROCERIES OUT THE BACK, AND THE WENT TO PULL THE DOOR CLOSE, AND THE SHOCK BROKE AND THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON THE WIFE.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 865429
- Incident
- Jul 12, 2000
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Jul 6, 2000
CONSUMER WAS NOT SERVICED PROPERLY WHEN TRYING TO OBTAIN RECALL REPAIR, THE OWNER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT HOWEVER DENIED REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. (99V-189) *MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 552926
- Incident
- Jun 9, 2000
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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