1999 Dodge Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 119about this part
- Share
- 21%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 119 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 21% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 24 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and I noticed a ding ding sound that was trying to inform me that something was wrong but I did not know where it was coming from until I looked up and saw the airbag light had popped on and after a moment or so I tried to use my horn, it did not work there was an engine light on at the time it came on also what was not on prior to the airbag light popping on.”
NHTSA complaint #10550284, filed 2013-10, 165,000 miles“Airbag light is on and horn don,t work, this is a safety issue. Went and had a diagnosis done came back as squibb on drivers side. We will fix the problem by changing the clockspring for $200+.why do I have to pay for it ?and I don't understand why 1996,1997,1998 & 2000 but not 1999 a piece of electric tape covers the airbag light rather nice.”
NHTSA complaint #10063820, filed 2004-03, 71,145 miles“I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan that has already had one clockspring replaced in it. I paid for this out of my pocket, since it hadn't been recalled. That was about 1 year ago. Now, the airbag light keeps coming on again and will make a ringing noise - just as it started the last time. This is undoubtedly a problem with the part. Why hasn't Dodge recalled the 99 models?”
NHTSA complaint #10060661, filed 2004-03, 96,000 miles“I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The airbag light is on and my horn has stopped working. I am aware of a investigation of driver side airbags in 1996-2000 model years of this vehicle, but the dealer said this was not a recall for my model year. A member of my family has a 1997 model, and it is a recall for their vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10054219, filed 2004-01, 89,000 miles“One particular evening my airbag light came on and stayed on in my 1999 Dodge Caravan. After coming to the conclusion that I need to investigate the problem. To my disappointment I was told the cost of repairing the problem would be 280.00 dollars. This also learned that this was a common problem that's happening in Dodge caravans.”
NHTSA complaint #10047420, filed 2003-11, 97,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V480000Oct 6, 2004On 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.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1998–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1998–2000, Dodge Grand Caravan 1998–2000 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 | 26 | 22% |
| 2008 | 42 | 14% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 49 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 59 | 24% |
| 2001 | 43 | 17% |
| 2000 | 69 | 15% |
| 1999 | 119 | 21% |
| 1998 | 99 | 16% |
| 1997 | 152 | 21% |
| 1996 | 251 | 18% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 94 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 4% |
| 1992 | 30 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Caravan
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
96 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsTires
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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