1992 Dodge Caravan Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1992 Dodge Caravan treats a van built in cargo and passenger form, both listed as 3-door mini vans, with Base, C/V, ES, LE and SE trims. Three gasoline engines were offered: a 2.5L inline-four and a 3.0L V6, both with a single overhead camshaft, and a 3.3L V6 with pushrods. None uses forced induction. Specifications, torque values, procedures and wiring diagrams cover the engine, brakes, power train, body and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.5L inline-four (153 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.3L V6 (201 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door mini cargo van
• 3-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Base
• C/V
• ES
• LE
• SE

Known issues on the 1992 Caravan. Nine recalls touch the 1992 Caravan, and one found that in certain vans the left windshield wiper drive arm was not staked to its pivot shaft and could slip off, causing a loss of wiper function; dealers replaced the pivot. On certain passenger vans, the cover of the stalk-mounted belt buckle could shift and trap the release button, leaving the buckle only partly latched. Certain 1992 Caravan vans with antilock brakes could see seal wear in the hydraulic unit degrade the pump motor. Owners made 913 complaints: 261 about hydraulic brakes, 175 about seat belts, 110 about the power train; 49 reported a crash and 3 a death. Brake diagnostics and body procedures relate to these systems.