1990 Dodge Caravan Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK · data through 07/14/2026

40Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock complaints

14.4%Of all 278 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION65 · 23.4%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK40 · 14.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE17 · 6.1%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE16 · 5.8%

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT14 · 5%

Share of the 278 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1990 Dodge Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“REAR LATCH FAILS NOT SHUTTING SECURELY W/SOME AJAR. DARNER CHRYSLER, IN AZ SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH GATE LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”NHTSA complaint 976079 — filed 12/05/1995

“RECEIVED RECALL LTR., DEALER HAS NO PARTS FOR REAR LATCH. CHRYLSER PLYMOUTH/MANASSAS [removed]. TT”NHTSA complaint 974116 — filed 10/30/1995

“CONSUMER WAS ON TRUCK WITH LUGGAGE IN THE BACK ON HIGHWAY AND THE REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN AND ALL THE LUGGAGE CAME OUT .”NHTSA complaint 968688 — filed 07/11/1995

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Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock problems?

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1990 Dodge Caravan: 40 of 278 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have in total?

278 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.