Complaints
761
Crashes
49
Fires
34
Injuries
47
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#174 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:96,795 mi
Crash-related:11
#258 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:74,331 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#350 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:83,976 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 74 | 11 | — | 96,795 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 58 | 2 | 1 | 74,331 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 50 | — | — | 83,976 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 36 | — | 27 | 54,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 4 | 105,369 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 27 | — | — | 83,735 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 | — | — | 83,476 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 10 | — | 93,559 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 22 | — | — | 123,405 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 22 | 1 | — | 94,850 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | — | 88,329 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 | 3 | — | 97,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 14 | — | — | 98,633 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 9 | 4 | — | 121,349 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 173,653 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 146,122 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | 81,639 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 94,680 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 103,700 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 84,067 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | — | — | 125,805 mi |
Airbags
74
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,795
Automatic Transmission
58
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,331
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,976
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
27
Avg Miles
54,000
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
105,369
Electrical System:Horn
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,735
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,476
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,559
Suspension:Front
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,405
Unintended Acceleration
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,850
Engine & Cooling
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,329
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,000
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,633
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,349
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,653
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,122
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,639
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,000
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,680
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,700
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,067
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,805
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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has 761 NHTSA complaints, 49 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 74 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Airbags (74 complaints, avg 96,795 mi); Automatic Transmission (58 complaints, avg 74,331 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (50 complaints, avg 83,976 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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,522 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan include 49 crash-related reports, 34 fire reports, 47 injuries, and 1 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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Dodge Grand 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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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