1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 559 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 559 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 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.
“Tire blowout on highway 505. The tread came off the back left tire of my Dodge Grand Caravan. We pulled over and got aaa to come. There is $1967.00 worth of damage to my vehicle which includes damage to fender, gas cover and cap, and paint damage. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10180591, filed 2007-01, 136,806 miles“Flat tire requiring need for use of compact spare tire. The instructions for the spare tire removal do not show a release mechanism that is critical for lowering of the spare tire. The release mechanism is required to lower a nylon fixture that secures the compact spare tire to the underside of the vehicle. Because the instructions did not mention the release mechanism, and the release mechanism was not visible, I had to cut the nylon fixture (suggested by the service department of a Dodge dealership I contacted), which then caused the spare tire to fall down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135689, filed 2005-09, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 40 MPH, the two front tires suddenly locked and caused the vehicle to slide several feet. The vehicle made a clanking sound and immediately afterwards, the two front tires unlocked and allowed the contact to slow down the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 266,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10237202, filed 2008-08, 266,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The vehicle has michelin x radial tires. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. She noticed that the rear passenger side tire was flat. The tire shop stated that there was a crack in the valve stem and they made the repair. Approximately six months later, the failure recurred on the front passenger side tire. The tire shop stated that the valve stem was cracked and they made the replacement. There have not been any other failures since that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196836, filed 2007-07, 129,000 miles“Dt: consumer has a Dodge caravan. Had a flat tire, and the spare wouldn't come out. Consumer had to call a tow truck, and they told him there were a lot of problems. Had to vehicle take to the dealership to get the spare tire out. Consumer had to purchase a new tire. Dealership told him had to bring the vehicle to the dealer, and would be charged for the service of removing the spare tire. When he called the manufacturer they also told him that he would have to pay for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10126919, filed 2005-06Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 36 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 17 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
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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