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1992 Dodge Caravan reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1992 Dodge Caravan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
1,126
on record
Top problem area
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
202 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
60 reported crashes · 50 injuries · 6 deaths · 14 fires

What owners report fails — 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 202
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 106
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 86
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP 44
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 38

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1992 Dodge Caravan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Dodge Caravan reliable?

NHTSA has 1,126 consumer complaints on record for the 1992 Dodge Caravan. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (202 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1992 Dodge Caravan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Caravan?

Owners most often report problems with: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (202), seat belts:front:anchorage (106), power train:automatic transmission (86), steering:hydraulic power assist:pump (44). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1992 Dodge Caravan?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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