Complaints
745
Crashes
64
Fires
21
Injuries
45
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#181 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:92,061 mi
Crash-related:10
#274 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:70,429 mi
Crash-related:2
#334 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:93,513 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 81 | 10 | — | 92,061 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 74 | 2 | — | 70,429 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 34 | 2 | — | 93,513 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 33 | 2 | — | 79,511 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 30 | 13 | — | 86,092 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 27 | — | 1 | 65,199 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 21 | — | 2 | 78,210 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | 8 | 91,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 3 | — | 80,019 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 3 | — | 201,936 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 32,658 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 14 | 1 | — | 88,550 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 1 | 6 | 115,833 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 130,800 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 11 | — | — | 94,252 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | — | — | 123,715 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 9 | 5 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 8 | 1 | — | 78,400 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 95,632 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 80,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | 24,800 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 143,200 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | 2 | — | 114,850 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 87,916 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 6 | 1 | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 99,000 mi |
Airbags
81
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,061
Automatic Transmission
74
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,429
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
34
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,513
Electrical System:Horn
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,511
Air Bags:Frontal
30
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,092
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,199
Engine & Cooling
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
78,210
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
91,500
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
201,936
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,658
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,550
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
115,833
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,800
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,252
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,715
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,400
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,632
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,800
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,200
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,850
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,916
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
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1999 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Dodge Caravan has 745 NHTSA complaints, 64 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 81 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Airbags (81 complaints, avg 92,061 mi); Automatic Transmission (74 complaints, avg 70,429 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (34 complaints, avg 93,513 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,392 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Caravan include 64 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 45 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge Caravan?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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