MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
432
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 432 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 869 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 432 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2018 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1993 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 432 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2007 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

1999: 432 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,292
2009544
2010869
2011530
2012584
2013471
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019238
202017

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

19% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I had a collision with a deer at 40 MPH and the car was severely damaged but the air bags never deployed. This incident has been reported to Dodge for investigation.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 10 MPH and making a turn, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-23

Power train

17% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Transmission got stuck between park and reverse, then jumped back into reverse, backed up and hit a tree. It is very easy to put the shifter in a position that looks like park but is not fully engaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-29

Electrical system

15% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff and stalled without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-18

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

14% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1999Complaint volume 432 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
  3. R
    1999-05-31Exterior lighting99V116000 Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "Drl" As requirement of FMVSS 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated…

    Remedy: All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "Drl" Letters.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
  5. I
    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
  6. I
    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
  7. R
    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification…

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  8. I
    2004-01-28Recall queryClosed 2004-06-04 Driver air bag clockspring failure
  9. I
    2004-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-25 Driver air bag clockspring failure
  10. R
    2004-10-12Air bags04V480000 On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E091000 Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. E7089m, E7094M, E7113M, and E7129M, manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006. These fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759.

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  12. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and…

    Remedy: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and…

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 75 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 66 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V116000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V268000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V480000 · Air bags
  • Recall 06E091000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.