1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 9%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver strut tower gave away do to rust. I need help paying for the van to get fixed. This is the only car I have for my family and we can not afford an other car right now. Pleas let me know what I can do about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10808104, filed 2015-12, 205,008 miles“I had my 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan in for regular servicing and the mechanic noted that there was a serious rust problem with the left front strut tower. The person from the shop who called me suggested that I take it to a body shop to be evaluated as soon as possible. I discovered later that the actual mechanic looking at the problem wrote: recommend: get new vehicle soon! …”
NHTSA complaint #10102867, filed 2004-12, 100,500 miles“My car was just in a minor front end accident during a snowstorm. What should have been minor front end repairs now is resulting in a big issue for my family. My van was in good condition. I am the 2nd owner. The mechanic, while inspecting the vehicle, found a broken drivers side shock tower. This is damage is not covered by insurance since it is caused by rust and is a common issue with these vehicles. Had it not been common, allstate would not have had this loophole and the cost to repair the shock tower would have been covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10224717, filed 2008-04, 108,000 miles“Dear staff members: I am the original owner of a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with 104,000 miles on it. The front strut towers are rusting badly and I was told by a Dodge mechanic at sherman Dodge in skokie, illinois (where I bought the van) that the strut will pop through the hood anytime and would cause the lost control of the vehicle. This is a design defect and I would very much like to see Dodge pick up some, if not all of the repair cost. I also inspect the underside of the vehicle and discovered pretty serious rusting at various structural component. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266041, filed 2009-04, 100,000 miles“I have 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan and noticed rust bubbles at the top of the strut tower mounts with a routine inspection. The driver's side is significantly worse than the passenger side. I knocked on the area with my hand and about half of the strut tower metal support fell apart! The strut support is now just being held in place with one nut and minimal metal. I went online and noticed that this is a common problem with chrysler minivans and that chrysler have been aware of the problem for years and had issued a technical sales bulletin back in 2002 on this strut tower rust problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359910, filed 2010-10, 115,000 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 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine cooling
57 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeats
12 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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