1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 559 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 559 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles.
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.
“When I purchased my van august 21 2009 it had a problem with the left turn signal. The salesperson said it was from the bulbs being burnt out. I went to autozone that day to get the bulbs replaced, and that wasn't the problem. Autozone told me it was the turn signal switch that had went bad and was causing my left turn signal not to work. I went to goodyear a few days later to have the turn signal switch replaced. They told me it was not a guarantee that it would hold or work for a while. Since then it still has not been working properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10288771, filed 2009-10, 117,587 miles“The headlight lens developed a cloudy discoloration that reduced the lights illumination. This made it difficult for the driver to see when driving at night or on a dark road. The entire headlight assembly has to be replaced to correct the problem, costing $200.00 each.”
NHTSA complaint #10097697, filed 2004-10, 60,000 miles“The head lights on the vehicle were opaque (grey) which affected the amount of light illuminated onto the road. This problem has been addressed during other trips to the dealer. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10055783, filed 2004-02, 54,000 miles“Reference defect investigation ea05009: I have experienced a similar failure on my 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The low beam headlights ceased to work. A local mechanic (not dealer) traced the problem to a single broken conductor in one of the wiring harnesses, and repaired the problem. Can and will this investigation be expanded to cover earlier model years? Thank you. Incident date is approximate.”
NHTSA complaint #10124552, filed 2005-06“Our 1998 Dodge caravan and many others have plastic covers on the headlights (headlight assembly). The plastic deteriorates in the sun and salt air which causes the amount of light given off driving at night to be much reduced. Dodge dealer said buy new ones at almost $300 apiece. I say it is a manufacturing problem - cars should last longer than 5 years and the product is poor quality.”
NHTSA complaint #10047024, filed 2003-11Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 48 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 150 | 15% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
129 complaintsAir bags
104 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Grand 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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