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1990 Dodge Van problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1990 Dodge Van — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other Van years?

Van NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted48 complaints1976: 1 complaints1977: 12 complaints1979: 1 complaints1989: 6 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 8 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 9 complaints1995: 16 complaints1996: 25 complaints1997: 41 complaints1998: 26 complaints1999: 20 complaints2000: 48 complaints2001: 19 complaints2002: 20 complaints
Van NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1990 Dodge Van have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

91V164000Seat BeltsSeptember 20, 1991 · 4,842 units

Defect

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Consequence

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy

REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

1990 Dodge Van — common questions

Is the 1990 Dodge Van reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1990 Dodge Van have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1990 Dodge Van. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Dodge Van years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Van years to avoid are 2000, 1997. The cleanest record among Van years belongs to 1990.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.