Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Dodge Caravan. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
- Summary
- INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
- Consequence
- FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DIFFERENTIAL:PROPORTIONAL VALVE
- Summary
- INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.
- Remedy
- REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.
ENGINE:GASKETS:VALVE COVER
- Summary
- THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
- Consequence
- THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
- Remedy
- REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
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Owner complaints (278)
278 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 278 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 75 | 27% |
| Structure | 57 | 20.5% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 48 | 17.3% |
| Seat belts | 23 | 8.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 7.6% |
| Service brakes | 16 | 5.8% |
| Electrical system | 14 | 5% |
| Suspension | 12 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system | 11 | 4% |
| Steering | 8 | 2.9% |
How 1990 compares with other Caravan years
Best and worst Caravan years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 49 | 1 |
| 1987 | 69 | 0 |
| 1988 | 103 | 2 |
| 1989 | 191 | 2 |
| 1990 | 278 | 3 |
| 1991 | 617 | 9 |
| 1992 | 913 | 9 |
| 1993 | 949 | 8 |
| 1994 | 644 | 3 |
| 1995 | 489 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1990 Dodge Caravan FAQ
How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 91V053000 (seat belt), 90V145000 (brake), 89V237000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1990 Dodge Caravan problems?
Owners filed 278 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (75), Structure (57), Latches/locks/linkages (48) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1990 Caravan compare with other years?
Among the 1986–1995 Dodge Caravan model years at least five years old, the 1986 drew the fewest complaints (49) and the 1993 the most (949). The 1990 drew 278. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.