Model year record
1993 Dodge Van recalls & problems
The 1993 Dodge Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 Dodge Van.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Seat beltsFront › Anchorage | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
SEAT BELT HARNESS MOUNTING FOR REAR SECOND DOOR IS QUITE LONG. IT'S APPROXIMATELY 9"-12" AND HITS HEAD OF EVERY PASSENGER WHO ATTEMPTS TO BOARD THE VAN TO GET TO REAR SEATS. MOREOVER, WHOWEVER SITS IN THAT SEAT HAS THE PLASTIC MOUNTING DIGGING INTO HIS/HER SHOULDER. DURING NORMAL RIDES, IT IS UNCONFORTABLE BECAUSE EVERY TIME VEHICLE HIT A BUMP, THE MOUNTING RUBS AGAINST PASSENGER'S SHOULDER. DURING A COLLISION, IT MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INJURY. *AK
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING OF THE SEAT BELT FRO SECOND ROW OF SEATS, PASSENGERS SIDE CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IS QUITE LONG. IT IS APPROXIMATELY 9"-12" AND HITS THE HEAD OF EVERY PASSENGER WHO ATTEMPTS TO BOARD THE VAN TO GET TO REAR SEATS; BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHOEVER SITS IN THAT SEAT HAS THE PLASTIC MOUNTING DIGGING INTO SHOULDER. *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
WHEN MAKING A TURN OR PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK THE VEHICLE DIES . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONClosed
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR…