1999 Dodge Caravan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 555 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My air conditioning quit working - compressor and evaporator coil both went out on my 1999 Dodge Caravan about a year ago. I have not got the money to fix it so it is still out. In my entire life I have never had this happen in any vehicle. It's ridiculous.”
NHTSA complaint #10023045, filed 2003-06“Recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Consumer was upset that the dealer gave her an appointment for 3:00 pm on november 16, 2004. After waiting she was told that dealer was not able to see her, and she needed to go to the dealer that modified her vehicle for the handicapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10101292, filed 2004-11“Used standard car jack to change tire. After removing tire, jack failed and vehicle dropped to ground. Main screw that raises and lowers jack had snapped in two.”
NHTSA complaint #10174243, filed 2006-11“The air compressor can be heard every 3 to 5 seconds while the vehichle is being driven. It started at 200 miles the dealership wont even look at it, they just keep saying its normal. An independant said that it should not make that much noise. You can also hear when the compressor door opens and closes and turn it on and off. The brakes make a knocking noise when you apply them in slower traffic. The transmission slips in traffic around 40 to 50 MPH and then when you begin to accelerate again.”
NHTSA complaint #720960, filed 2000-04“Van began leaking oil and making loud rattling noise. Mechanic found air conditioner fans to be loose and close to falling apart. Mechanic found a heavy oil leak coming from the cylinder head gasket. Mechanic felt this kind of major repair shouldn't be need for a vehicle of this year and mileage. Mechanic called to find out if any recalls exits for such a problem. (they dont) also called mckenna Dodge(place of purchase) to find out if this was a new problem. Mechanic was told they were seeing at least 3 vans with the same problem every week. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 28 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 34 | 5% |
| 1993 | 26 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Caravan
119 complaintsEngine cooling
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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