1990 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission Failure:

  • Vehicle transmission locks up
    
  • Vehicle transmission slips or shifts erratically
    
  • Requires multiple transmission replacements/rebuilds
    
  • Transmission stalls while driving
    

• 2. Safety Restraint/Seatbelt Issues:

  • Rear seatbelts do not properly retain carseat
    
  • Driver seat belt does not extend properly
    
  • Seat belts do not secure occupant in accidents
    
  • Seat belt retractors failed
    
  • Seat belts do not retract properly
    
  • Shoulder/lap belts do not retract properly
    
  • Passenger side seat belt is constrictive
    
  • Passenger side seat belt does not secure properly
    

• 3. Electrical System Issues:

  • Vehicle engine shuts down and needs to be restarted
    
  • False master cylinder replacement needed
    
  • Engine overheats, stalls, and loses power
    
  • Electrial system shorts out in cold temperatures
    
  • Wiring harness failure causing fire risk
    
  • Unexpected engine stalling
    
  • Brake system malfunction due to electrical issues
    

• 4. Fuel System/Fuel Line Issues:

  • Metal fuel line near exhaust system could lead to fire
    
  • Defective fuel line causes fuel leakage
    
  • Fuel injector leaks gasoline
    
  • Fuel rail leaking oil onto engine
    
  • Fuel injectors leaked gas on engine manifold due to crack
    
  • Fuel rail leaks oil onto motor
    

• 5. Miscellaneous Mechanical Issues:

  • Open rear hatch latch while driving
    
  • Rear sliding door fell off
    
  • Rear hatch liftgate not staying up
    
  • Liftgate lock failure causing liftgate to open while driving
    
  • CV joints failed multiple times
    
  • Front brakes failed multiple times causing collisions
    
  • Paint peeling/flaking off vehicle
    
  • Auto transmission failure multiple times
    
  • Vehicle stalling and engine locking up
    
  • Transmission failure resulting in no reverse or first gear
    
  • Side sliding door latch issues
    
  • Spare tire cable breaking causing spare tire disconnectment and damage
    
  • Steering belt tensioner failure
    
  • Front end collapse after snap ring breaks
    
  • Child restraints being flung out due to rear liftgate failure