1999 Dodge Caravan Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,396 miles. The words owners use most often: “serpentine belt” (31% of reports).
- 102engine and engine cooling complaints
- 86,396median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $910typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Serpentine belt: mentioned in 32 of 102 complaints (31%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 15 of 102 complaints (15%)
- Loss power steering: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 1999 Dodge Caravan at $910, and half of them between $450 and $1,300.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caravan engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2010 Caravan | 9 | 5% | 4,986 |
| 2009 Caravan | 3 | 3% | 84,399 |
| 2008 Caravan | 5 | 2% | 75,780 |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% | 69,000 |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% | 37,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% | 34,512 |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% | 38,250 |
| 2003 Caravan | 17 | 9% | 18,380 |
| 2002 Caravan | 19 | 8% | 65,900 |
| 2001 Caravan | 16 | 6% | 23,000 |
| 2000 Caravan | 61 | 13% | 62,420 |
| 1999 Caravan | 102 | 18% | 86,396 |
| 1998 Caravan | 135 | 21% | 72,000 |
| 1997 Caravan | 123 | 17% | 94,000 |
| 1996 Caravan | 215 | 15% | 79,000 |
| 1995 Caravan | 67 | 14% | 99,859 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While operating the vehicle, the main drive belt would detach from the engine and the power steering would suddenly stop functioning. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the front bumper would…
1999 dodge caravan. Consumer states problem with vehicle engine *tgw the consumer stated the engine was replaced in 2003 and again in 2010.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan se. While driving approximately 30 mph, smoke began to emit from the front end of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and detected smoke and sparks underneath the hood area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Dodge Caravans have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1999 Dodge Caravan (18% of the 555 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Caravan engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,396 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $910 (half paid between $450 and $1,300), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “serpentine belt”, in 32 of 102 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (15).
Other 1999 Dodge Caravan problems
- Air Bags problems (119)
- Power Train problems (96)
- Electrical System problems (64)
See all 1999 Dodge Caravan problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Caravan years.