1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 114,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “strut tower” (27% of reports).
- 51suspension complaints
- 114,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Strut tower: mentioned in 14 of 51 complaints (27%)
- Drivers side: mentioned in 6 of 51 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 51 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 34,315 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 5 | 0% | 44,500 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 31,500 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 8 | 1% | 34,121 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 8 | 1% | 71,988 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 14 | 1% | 80,400 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 11,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 30,498 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 16 | 6% | 56,095 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 16 | 5% | 50,154 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 56 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 37 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 51 | 9% | 114,500 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 20 | 3% | 127,998 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 60 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 1998 Dodge Grand 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.
I've have this 1998 dodge grand caravan, the strut mount housing is rusted so bad i'm afraid to even drive it anymore. The metal is almost completely rusted away. There is one rusted ring that holds the strut to the body. It started about 5 years ago with a small rust hole on both side. I thought…
Strut tower assembly corrosion (struts assembly could collapse) i am proud owner of dodge vehicles for many years and drive a 98 grand caravan. When the vehicle was taken for a strut repair the mechanic refused to replace the struts as he found the corrosion and said its a safety issue.to my…
Strut tower housing on drivers side of vehicle under the hood is severely rusted. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic to have it repaired, i was informed that this is a common problem with this type of vehicle and has to go to a body shop for repair. I took the vehicle to a body shop who informed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Dodge Grand Caravans have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about suspension for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan (9% of the 559 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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 114,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “strut tower”, in 14 of 51 complaints, followed by “drivers side” (6).
Other 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
See all 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or suspension problems across all Grand Caravan years.