1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 104about this part
- Share
- 19%of 559 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 104 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 19% of the 559 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,200 miles. 23 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I approached a red light hit the brakes. The car did not stop. I hit two cars and the median. The passenger air bag deployed nut not the driver side. I had major injuries including broken ankle, hand, ribs and breathing. I spent 3 months in the hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #10712116, filed 2015-04, 195,000 miles“The air bag light stays on and the horn and cruise don't work. They replaced the clock spring a few years ago but I wasn't having any problems then but I am now.”
NHTSA complaint #10161271, filed 2006-07, 85,000 miles“My airbag deployed while pulling away from my children's school without any warning. The airbag light never came on and I never received a recall letter. It busted up my steering wheel and dash board. I let my insurance co. Look at it and an investigator from daimler-chrysler came out and took pictures of it. There was and is no damage to my vehicle. I was told that I would receive copies of everything, but instead was sent a letter from the manufacturer denying responsibility. The letter stated that my airbag light had been on for a long time. This is not true. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013686, filed 2003-03, 98,500 miles“Vehicle was involved in a off center frontal collision on the passenger side. An impact of 30 MPH. The top latches on the intergrated child seat has open on impact. The manufacturer was notified and they will be sending out an investigator to inspect the intergrated seat and the vehicle.please provide any further informatrion.”
NHTSA complaint #10097918, filed 2004-10, 63,000 miles“Brakes failed, causing a collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer complained to the manufacturer about the horn not working, and the brake failure. Manufacturer inspected the vehicle and found no defects. Recall 04v480000 for clock spring was issued, and consumer stated this was the cause of the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10097839, filed 2004-12, 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 Grand Caravan 1998–2000, Caravan 1998–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1998–2000 +2 more
- 02V293000Nov 7, 2002On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 1996–1998, Caravan 1996–1998, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
129 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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