1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 9%of 559 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of the 559 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Strut tower assembly corrosion (struts assembly could collapse) I am proud owner of Dodge vehicles for many years and drive a 98 Grand Caravan. When the vehicle was taken for a strut repair the mechanic refused to replace the struts as he found the corrosion and said its a safety issue.to my surprise this is a very important safety issue for many american families who own a similar model minivan. I want the safety authorities to look into this matter immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449324, filed 2012-02, 195,612 miles“My car failed its state inspection due to excessive corrosion on the strut towers. When informed I asked the shop if they knew of this problem. They referred me to a technical service bulletin TSB 23-044-02 issued in oct of 2002 which affected my minivan which I was never informed of stating that minvans built between 1996-2000 have this problem and need to be immediately corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205056, filed 2007-10, 129,000 miles“Suspensions mounts are rusted all the way and making a squeaky noise and hits hard and makes noises when turning and going over bumps. Water running in my floor board on passenger side when running the heater. This is when I bought the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10295429, filed 2009-12, 123,000 miles“Strut tower housing on drivers side of vehicle under the hood is severely rusted. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic to have it repaired, I was informed that this is a common problem with this type of vehicle and has to go to a body shop for repair. I took the vehicle to a body shop who informed me that there have been 4 other customers come in with the same issue in the same place on the same model of vehicle within the last year. This causes a huge safety concern as this housing is what holds the strut in place on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410961, filed 2011-07, 140,000 miles“I was told by several people I could report an issue here. I have a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. Although, the vehicle has 185k miles and runs awesome, the strut tower on the drivers side as almost disintegrated., the passenger side iis still solid as a rock. Come to find out, this has been an ongoing issue for about 6 model years. My question is why has chrysler not made and attempt to assist owners with this fix. The cause is a dumb one and has been addressed on 2003 and newer models. The cost to fix one side is about $400 for one side and nearly $650 for both sides. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247800, filed 2008-11, 152,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 56 | 13% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 60 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
129 complaintsAir bags
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsElectrical system
79 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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