Model year record

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 599 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 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
Power train: automatic transmission5057,000 mi
Air bags4881,800 mi
Electrical system27125,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2580,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2259,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2174,750 mi
Vehicle speed control1686,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15
Suspension15108,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1470,000 mi
Steering13108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1285,960 mi
Suspension: front1280,000 mi
Tires12129,499 mi
Engine and engine cooling11108,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1060,010 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1014,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder10
Engine and engine cooling: engine885,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch8149,895 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic8102,500 mi
Structure: frame and members899,000 mi
Seat belts799,815 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner770,000 mi
Unknown or other7133,655 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system680,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Steering: rack and pinion648,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut678,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Exterior lighting: headlights569,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads595,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Structure: body: door579,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5114,486 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash474,600 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices442,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Power train: axle assembly474,480 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit410,500 mi
Seat belts: rear/other4105,000 mi
Seats447,140 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings483,100 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Tires: tread/belt4115,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition3101,000 mi
Engine3255,000 mi
Exterior lighting3178,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings323,990 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Structure: body379,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls388,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid267,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline287,435 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel/propulsion system2210,000 mi
Power train265,075 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines269,000 mi
Power train: driveline2177,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Suspension: front: control arm2
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint260,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Wheels: hub2
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat: harness/crotch buckle1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1124,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring145,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices179,993 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1101,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes1137,017 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1140,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1105,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1114,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1230,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint160,000 mi
Trailer hitches1
Unknown182,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables187,216 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring140,000 mi

The 1998 model has about half as many 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.