Model year record

1999 Dodge Caravan

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 745 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V480000

Air bags

Component: Air bags
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 955,344
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-10-06
Owners notified: 2004-10-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Manufacturer 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 WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V076000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 545,311
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-03-08
Owners notified: 2002-06-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V119000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 161,682
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-04-11
Owners notified: 2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V268000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,163,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-09-13
Owners notified: 2002-01-25

Defect description

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 RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V116000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,635
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-05-06
Owners notified: 1999-05-31

Defect description

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 EQUIPMENT."

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL FLEET OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED NON-REMOVABLE DECALS WITH THE REQUIRED "DRL" LETTERS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	81	89,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	74	64,308 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	34	99,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	33	73,500 mi
Air bags: frontal	30	90,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	27	62,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	21	69,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	20	91,500 mi
Vehicle speed control	18	90,193 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	16	201,936 mi
Tires	14	25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	14	85,000 mi
Electrical system	13	115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	11	—
Suspension	11	115,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	11	75,000 mi
Suspension: front	10	120,000 mi
Unknown or other	10	50,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	9	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	8	75,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	8	45,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	8	—
Steering	8	50,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	7	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	7	24,800 mi
Structure: body	7	148,000 mi
Power train	6	77,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	101,749 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	6	53,000 mi
Structure	6	87,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	6	85,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	5	76,245 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	80,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	5	—
Seat belts	5	29,461 mi
Seats	5	125,561 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	5	71,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	4	20,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	4	45,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	4	100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	4	97,239 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	4	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	4	87,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	—
Electrical system: wiring	3	91,000 mi
Engine	3	200,000 mi
Exterior lighting	3	—
Fuel/propulsion system	3	190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	3	90,193 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	3	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	3	—
Seat belts: rear/other	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	3	130,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	19,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	3	—
Tires: tread/belt	3	—
Visibility: windshield	3	74,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	69,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	99,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	2	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	55,682 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	2	20,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	45,000 mi
Fuel system, other	2	45,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	2	110,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	2	52,431 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	33,466 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	2	57,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	—
Power train: manual transmission	2	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	2	34,581 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	2	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	2	41,975 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Child seat	1	—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	830,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	91,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	—
Equipment	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights	1	500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	10,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	66,454 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	29,461 mi
Fuel system, other: storage	1	45,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	45,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices	1	45,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	—
Parking brake	1	29,999 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: CVT: belt	1	202,335 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Service brakes	1	28,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	—
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve	1	34,581 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	105,000 mi
Steering: column	1	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	—
Steering: linkages	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	144,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	41,975 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	70,306 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	28,000 mi
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly	1	49,888 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	—
Visibility	1	220,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	90,193 mi
Wheels	1	77,700 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.