1990 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission Problems:

  • Faulty Ultradrive transmission causing shuddering, loss of gears, and vibrations
    
  • A604 transmission failure, rebuilt twice
    
  • Automatic transmission failure, downshifting and surging forward
    
  • Transmission not shifting properly, slipping and jumping gears
    
  • Transmission downshifting without warning, causing loss of control
    
  • Transmission dropping to 2nd and 1st gear, known issue
    
  • Transmission failure leading to four replacements
    
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive) failure
    
  • High incidence of transmission failure leading to multiple replacements
    

• 2. Brake Problems:

  • ABS brake problems, pedal traveling to floorboard
    
  • Emergency brake remaining locked after release
    
  • Brakes failing
    
  • Brake rotor flaking, needing replacement
    

• 3. Other Issues:

  • Rear hatchback cylinders failed
    
  • Electric door locks/latches malfunctioning
    
  • Engine stalling while driving
    
  • Fuel rail leaking, causing fire hazard
    
  • Paint bubbling and peeling on the hood and roof
    
  • Front seat belts not retracting, latch plate cover cracked
    
  • Lights failing, poor visibility
    
  • Passenger seat belt buckle failing
    
  • Sway bar breaking, causing loss of control
    
  • Steel pin in differential becoming loose, destroying it
    
  • Driver side door flying open due to small plastic piece snapping off
    
  • Threading composite block on car jack failing
    
  • Fire wall cracking, exposing insulation material
    
  • Water pump failure causing noise
    
  • Engine shutting down and leaking fuel, leading to fire
    
  • Raw gasoline leaking from engine onto exhaust manifold
    
  • Fuel injection leaking fuel in two positions
    

• 4. Safety Belt/Anchorage Issues:

  • Center seat/right side safety belt anchorage releasing frequently
    
  • Driver side seat belt buckle failing with a 50lb pet dog standing on it
    

• 5. Window/Windshield Issues:

  • Rear window washer pump failing
    
  • Rear push-out window shattering
    
  • Front seat belts not retracting, latch plate cover cracked
    

• 6. Vehicle Control Issues:

  • Vehicle pulling to the right while braking at high speeds
    
  • Vehicle hitting object in road, puncturing gas tank and causing fuel leak
    

• 7. Recurring Issues:

  • Recurrent issue with rear door falling out of track
    
  • Recurrent issue with transmission failing and requiring replacement
    
  • Recurrent issue with fuel rail leaking, requiring replacement every 2-3 years.