Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Dodge Caravan

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

Dodge Caravan, 1996–2000 generation
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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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags8189,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7464,308 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3499,000 mi
Electrical system: horn3373,500 mi
Air bags: frontal3090,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2762,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2169,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2091,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1890,193 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16201,936 mi
Tires1425,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1485,000 mi
Electrical system13115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch11—
Suspension11115,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1175,000 mi
Suspension: front10120,000 mi
Unknown or other1050,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly9—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module875,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline845,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8—
Steering850,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights770,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor724,800 mi
Structure: body7148,000 mi
Power train677,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6101,749 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system653,000 mi
Structure687,000 mi
Structure: frame and members685,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator576,245 mi
Electrical system: ignition580,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Seat belts529,461 mi
Seats5125,561 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump571,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system420,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly445,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner4100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings497,239 mi
Steering: rack and pinion4—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields487,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls4—
Electrical system: wiring391,000 mi
Engine3200,000 mi
Exterior lighting3—
Fuel/propulsion system3190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch390,193 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Seat belts: rear/other3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3130,000 mi
Structure: body: door319,000 mi
Tires: sidewall3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Visibility: windshield374,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer369,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system299,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly260,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights255,682 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices220,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery245,000 mi
Fuel system, other245,000 mi
Interior lighting2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2110,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch252,431 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)233,466 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines257,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor234,581 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint241,975 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat1—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1830,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor191,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail166,454 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors129,461 mi
Fuel system, other: storage145,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly145,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices145,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake129,999 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: CVT: belt1202,335 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Service brakes128,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve134,581 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1105,000 mi
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1144,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint141,975 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber170,306 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems128,000 mi
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly149,888 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility1220,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor190,193 mi
Wheels177,700 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

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.

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