1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,993miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,993 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Everytime my wife and my son (7yrs old) ride on this vehicle when A/C is on, they complaint discomfort, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and son vomited. This incident was reported to poway Dodge started on august 1999. But, we we advised that because its new and the odor will vanish somehow. On october 26, 1999, the odor became stronger and decide to take it to dealer and we were advised that the mildew build up inside the condensation box, the dealer mechanic just applied a lysol spray to counter the odor. …”
NHTSA complaint #726055, filed 2000-07“Customer service would not address our families concerns, suggested if I complained further they would press harrasment charges. No safety defect stated.”
NHTSA complaint #767339, filed 2002-09“The contact stated a ding ding sound was heard everytime the vehicle made a right turn while traveling 25 MPH. The contact was unsure where the sound came from but expressed that noise sounded like an alarm. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10166549, filed 2006-08, 79,993 miles“We have been complaining that there is something wrong with the transmisson since september 1999. The dealer said that the computer shows in spec. The speed sensor went and the van could not shift gears. Replaced and failed again taking out the speedometer. Told it was just a lose wire this time. The dealer told me that all 1998-99 vehicles have the same rev of sensor and chrysler will not replace them until the fail. At the same time the airconditioner failed -told that the condenser failed due to leaves rotting the system. A vacuum hose failed and another one came lose. …”
NHTSA complaint #729306, filed 2000-08“Electrical fire under the steering column, wiring harness replaced, and problems with the steering wheel. The vehicle is equipped with emc ds2000 adaptive steering and emc egb. While driving the vehicle's failure alarms constantly sounded. On one occasion the system malfunction and caused an accident. On another occasion the vehicle caught on fire under the steering column. On both occasions the dealer replaced the wiring harness. The driver continued to have problems with the steering wheel. The dealer determined that the gear train of the encoders were damaged. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 2% |
| 1996 | 35 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 14 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine cooling
57 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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