1999 Dodge Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 6%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,596miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,596 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dodge Caravan 1999: while using cruise control on highway the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle continued to accelerate despite turning off cruise control and braking hard. 911 emergency operator was called via cell phone. My wife (the driver) was instructed to turn engine off and put vehicle in park as it glided slowly to a stop on the side of the road. We await word from the dealer on the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10016947, filed 2003-05, 85,000 miles“It is an intermittent problem. The speedometer gets stuck on a number but the car is still going faster or slower than shown on the display. It stays stuck for a few minutes when it happens. I try not accelerate and even apply the brake, however, the needle remains stuck. Then it eventually goes back to normal. It just recently happened again, so I was checking to see if a recall was issued for this problem. It was investigated as I see here, however, it was not recalled. This is a defect. I am sure, not positive that other people are having the same problem with their caravans. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010275, filed 2003-03, 40,900 miles“While driving at 35 MPH air bag warning light came on ,and the horn failed to work. Also, cruise control did not work. A recall was issued on clock spring affecting earlier models. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 04v480000. For the air bag. The consumer stated that she was in a car accident and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer submitted paperwork on a reimbursement for the clock spring repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10075793, filed 2005-03, 59,000 miles“While driving air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Following that the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed replacement. Consumer called in to make an appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #10081651, filed 2004-07, 85,000 miles“Airbag sensor light continued to stay on. As a result, horn and cruise control failed. A recall for the clock spring was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year.”
NHTSA complaint #10075460, filed 2004-06, 111,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 5% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1996 | 115 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 20 | 2% |
| 1992 | 16 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Caravan
119 complaintsEngine cooling
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
96 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsSuspension
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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