1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
599 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 6 defect investigations. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 78,600 miles.
Below average
Where 1999 sits among all Grand Caravan years
What owners report
“Consumer is having the same problem as recall #02v293000 air bag clock spring. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Grand Caravan
“The red light air bag is on,also the horn do not work,and the cruise control do not work.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Grand Caravan
“Speed control module failed, transmission stuck in 2nd gear, dealer replaced, brakes gridded when stopping, two different dealers unable to correct problem,”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Grand Caravan
“The tensioner and serpentine belt failed causing engine noise during initial startup. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Grand Caravan
“Brake pedal went to floor, but vehicle came to a stop. Dealer replaced master cylinder under warranty. Brakes working properly after replacement of part.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Grand Caravan
“Left front strut was weak, allowing the vehicle to sag, very poor stability and very poor handling. Left front strut was replaced and vehicle realigned, after bring the vehicle back to the dealership on five occassions. I had to push to get the vehicle repaired, and condition is now corrected.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Grand Caravan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 238 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 86,800 miles. Half of those reports fall between 65,000 and 118,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF…
Fix: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND…
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL…
Fix: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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."
Fix: ALL FLEET OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED NON-REMOVABLE DECALS WITH THE REQUIRED "DRL" LETTERS.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 04V480000.
Led to recall campaign 02V293000.
Led to recall campaign 00V268000.
Technical service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and electrical — are on file for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1999 Grand Caravan TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan drew 599 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
The top reported problems for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan are airbags (84 complaints), electrical (81), and transmission & drivetrain (78).
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan problems show up?
Owners most often report 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan problems around 86,800 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 65,000 and 118,000 miles.
Does the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.