1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 5%of 559 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of the 559 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,400 miles. 1 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.
“The problem with the air bag, cruise control & horn started approximately 1000 miles over warranty. At times, the horn will work, but not often and with no regularity. In regard to the windshield wipers, I have had them repaired at the dealership once. The problem continues to persist. I have also reported the suspension to the dealership, however, they were unable to locate a problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #759821, filed 2002-03“My clockspring broke,it makes the airbag light stay on and disables the horn, cruise control and airbags. Dealer wants about $200 to repair, I bought the part from the dealer for $73.15 and replaced it myself. I have friend with the same problem in her 97 caravan.s”
NHTSA complaint #765407, filed 2002-08“First, my air bag light came on, then my cruise control stopped working. From what I have researched. I feel this is all tied in to the clock spring wire assembly in the steering column. I'm concerned that my driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of an accident and that prior to that, my horn is going to stop working next. If I get these items repaired now, and there is a recall, will the manufacturer be required to reimburse me?”
NHTSA complaint #757070, filed 2002-01“Was driving on highway. Came to stop sign and the car lunged forward. Took it to dealer where metal filings found in transmission pan. This van had transmission service at 15000, 30000, and again at 45000 which is why I brought it in there. Nobody touched the engine but the dealer service center. When the dealer got into the transmission, found that the clutches were grinding themselves up. $2050.00 total in repairs. Nothing from Dodge except I'm sorry.”
NHTSA complaint #760574, filed 2002-04“Our clockspring broke in the steering column. It controls the horn, airbag and unfortunately the cruise control. We were on a trip and approaching a town. I tapped on the brakes to shut the cruise control off and it wouldn't shut off. In fact, I couldn't slow down at all. I was going about 60 or 65 when this happened and eventually I was at the speed of 90. The van was accelling while I was trying to stop it. We finally got over to the side of the road and put it in either neutral or park just so we could get it to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #763571, filed 2002-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 2% |
| 2008 | 28 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 34 | 8% |
| 1998 | 27 | 5% |
| 1997 | 48 | 8% |
| 1996 | 124 | 11% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 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 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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