1999 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 4%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,227miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,227 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Since november of 2001, following dealer oil change, I began to experience episodes of strong raw fuel fumes, especially after putting any amount of fuel in van. Many witnesses document fumes. I am afraid of fire risk and of the health risks of fumes. I have a small child and I have asthma, so this is a harmful situation. Anything left in car smells like a gas station. I have reported this to the dealer five times. They say they cannot find anything wrong. Started at 20k miles. Now 30k. Also had cylinder #3 fuel injector fail at 27k. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000989, filed 2003-01, 20,000 miles“Vehicle was sluggish on take off quite often..could smell fuel odor in and around vehicle . After cranking vehicle ,,the vehicle caught on fire.burning itself and during ,there were several explosions that came from the vehicle..both from the engine compartment and in passenger area.all within approximately 45 minutes .my husband was burned on his lower leg attempting to put out flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088793, filed 2004-08, 66,454 miles“1999 Dodge Caravan: strong fuel oders enter cargo/passenger area of vehicle - oders also noticible outside of van. Fumes are potential for spontanious combustion. Also, exposure to gas fumes (during extended trips and over cumulative time) can be harmful to major organ components within the human body - especially to developing infants. A former complaint was submitted using odi id: 748730 surrounding date: 09/06/2001. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000206, filed 2002-12, 45,000 miles“1999 Dodge Caravan with approx 195,000 miles. Plastic fuel line attached to gas tank experienced spontaneous rupture and spewed gasoline onto muffler. I noted a trail of liquid coming from vehicle when backed out of drive. Stopped and looked under vehicle to see gasoline pouring out and onto hot muffler. Car turned off in middle of the street and emergency exited vehicle to begin removing contents in fear of explosion. Dodge reports no recall and to replace fuel line entire gas tank needs replacement at cost of $530 for just the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239704, filed 2008-08, 195,000 miles“Gasoline smell in passenger compartment, tires needed to be replaced, car mileage plummeted. Dealer found injector leaking and removed and replaced plemuin and replaced injector. Seat belt installed incorrectly. All tires were under pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10024643, filed 2003-06, 29,461 milesRelated recalls
- 00V268000Sep 13, 2000Vehicle 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…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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