1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“Wipers not working on 1999 Dodge caravan. Surfing the web and saw many related issues to this problem. It appears there were enough reports to request a recall. I consider this serious issue due to road condition when the wipers are needed and the vision impact also. It also appears that chrysler/Dodge is aware of a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10177164, filed 2006-12, 114,486 miles“Wipers not working on 1999 Dodge caravan. Surfing the web and saw many related issues to this problem. It appears there were enough reports to request a recall. I consider this serious issue due to road condition when the wipers are needed and the vision impact also. It also appears that chrysler/Dodge is aware of a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10018668, filed 2003-05, 40,000 miles“I have a 1999 Grand Caravan, I have not received any recall notices at all. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. Why haven't I been notified of any of these concerns. I have problems with windshield wipers just quitting. Dome lights fading in an out. Now that my warrenty is up, they say I'll need a new transmission. The back gate won't unlock with a key, the windows leak, the sliding doors don't seal, they rattle going down the road. My RPM dial shoots up and down, not only that, my paint has started peeling over the back left wheel. They say it's not their problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056498, filed 2004-02“In light snow plastic gear that controls windshield wiper arm has stripped off, causing it to become inoperative. 2. Also there is no safety lock for gear shift that prevents vehicle from rolling in case someone moves gear shift without applying brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #884130, filed 2001-03“Dt: consumer took vehicle to jack ellis Dodge in glendale, california for recall repair of the clock spring, d17. Consumer had been having problem with passenger front window not rolling down or up sometimes. Consumer had this problem 3 months prior to recall repair. Consumer asked dealer if this may be related to recall repair, and dealer checked it and said he was not sure if it was related. Manufacturer said it could be a part of the clock spring problem. Consumer says that when air conditioner was on power window worked, but when it was off window will not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130844, filed 2005-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 53 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 61 | 10% |
| 1996 | 100 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 6% |
| 1992 | 17 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 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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