Auto loans: 1990 Dodge Caravan

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Dodge Caravan of the 1984 to 1990 generation
Photo: RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 1990 Dodge Caravan for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

What to check when buying the 1990 Dodge Caravan

  • NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 278 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (79), structure (59) and latches/locks/linkages (49). Have those parts checked before you buy.
1990 Dodge Caravan recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
91V0530001991-04-10seat belts:front:buckle assemblyINBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
90V1450001990-08-10service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valveINCORRECT 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.
89V2370001989-12-27engine and engine cooling:engineTHE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Buying the 1990 Dodge Caravan

No 1990 Dodge Caravan is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 1990 Dodge Caravan, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

What to check on the Caravan

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 278 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, structure and latches/locks/linkages; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

The figures, translated

No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.

The Caravan in everyday use

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.

When the Caravan makes sense

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Rent it for a week first

Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Caravan for a week and see how it fits your life. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

Money matters

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Questions first?

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 Dodge Caravan from us first.

Rent the 1990 Dodge CaravanRequest a rental

Ask us about the 1990 Dodge Caravan

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Dodge Caravan for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 1990 Dodge Caravan

Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Dodge Caravan?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 1990 Dodge Caravan before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 1990 Dodge Caravan have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.