1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 432 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 13th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (83 complaints, 19%), typically at around 78,600 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 13 fires, 20 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 432owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 83 | 19% | 78,600 | “air bag” (52%) | $440 |
| Power Train problems | 72 | 17% | 69,000 | “transmission failed” (7%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 62 | 14% | 89,000 | “cruise control” (31%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 57 | 13% | 85,000 | “serpentine belt” (44%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 50 | 12% | 96,500 | “brake line” (16%) | — |
| Suspension | 37 | 9% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 8% | 78,275 | — | — |
| Steering | 29 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 4% | 102,408 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 4% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 12 | 3% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 3% | 122,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 3% | 132,218 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 2% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 2% | 107,828 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | 79,993 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 255,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 242,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 137,017 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
Fix: All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "drl" letters.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver air bag clockspring failure (EA04013) — opened Jun 4, 2004, closed May 25, 2005, led to recall 04V480000.
- Driver air bag clockspring failure (RQ04001) — opened Jan 28, 2004, closed Jun 4, 2004.
- Air bag clockspring (EA01007) — opened Feb 21, 2001, closed Nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V293000.
- Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak (RQ00008) — opened Mar 9, 2000, closed Mar 18, 2002, led to recall 00V268000.
- Post collision fuel system (EA99013) — opened Jun 11, 1999, closed Aug 10, 2001.
- Post-collision fuel system integrity (PE99010) — opened Feb 3, 1999, closed Jun 11, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff and stalled without warning. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the front headlights became inoperable and the instrument cluster malfunctioned. The cause of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. While driving 10 mph and making a turn, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The vehicle was not taken to…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was stationary, the instrument panel malfunctioned and all of the instrument panel functions stopped working. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges operated intermittently, such as the fuel gauge and the odometer. In…
My dodge keeps on having electrical issues with battery light coming on and battery is new lights flicker on and off on panel while driving. Concerning possibility of charging system not working as well. But alternator is new. Car wont start sometimes like the battery is dead but battery is new…
On 01/23/17 i took a short drive in the car and i smelled a slight stench of gasoline but didn't think much of it at the time, until later on in the day when i had to take my car out again and the engine started smoking and burst into flames. The vehicle was stationary and the keys were in the…
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 1998 Grand Caravan · 2000 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 83 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.