1999 Dodge Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 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.
“While driving the vehicle, the instrument panel shuts off without warning and for no known reason. Dodge told us that it was a short in the wiring in the dash that caused the computer to shut down. The technicians insisted that the problem would be impossible to find, especially since it could not be replicated on demand. This has continued to happen periodically, most recently in january 2014, when the computer went out, shutting down the instrument panel and the wheels on the passenger side of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567998, filed 2014-03, 10,000 miles“The headlights lens developed a cloudy discoloration which reduced the headlights illumination. This resulted in poor visibility. The dealership replaced the entire headlight assembly to correct the problem. The parts were $260.00 per headlight. The reports stated that this was a common problem in all caravans.”
NHTSA complaint #10072144, filed 2004-06, 50,000 miles“The lever and bolt broke off the driver's seat. The seat is unable to recline, causing the driver to be uncomfortable while driving. Consumer will notify the manufacturer. . Also, third brake light bulbs malfunctioned, buld was replaced. The driver's seat adjuster handle broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10103621, filed 2005-07, 55,682 miles“The plastic headlight lens developed an opaque color that reduced the lights illumination. To correct this problem the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10057654, filed 2004-04, 20,000 miles“Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the headlights. The headlight switch was replaced. It happened a second time and the switch was replaced again. The headlights went out again for the third time. This time the repair will not be free because the vehicle is out of warranty. The headlights went out again. Dealership will not do anymore than replace a switch. After 4 failures, the lights are still operating intermittently. Dodge approved a new switch at no cost and had been made available about three years ago but a local dealer installed an old switch in 2000, 2001, and 2002.”
NHTSA complaint #10047861, filed 2003-12, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V116000May 6, 1999Vehicle 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…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1999, Plymouth Grand Voyager 1999, Dodge Grand Caravan 1999 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 90 | 17% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 12% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 31 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 43 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 19 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 6 | 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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