Complaints
599
Crashes
28
Fires
23
Injuries
23
Fatalities
8
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#150 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:69,659 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#248 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:88,132 mi
Crash-related:2
#327 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:127,868 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 50 | 2 | 1 | 69,659 mi | |
| Airbags | 48 | 2 | — | 88,132 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | 2 | 127,868 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 5 | — | 89,735 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 22 | — | — | 63,628 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 21 | — | — | 82,027 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | — | — | 72,701 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | 1 | 10 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 129,252 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 14 | — | — | 84,550 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | 1 | 110,176 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | — | — | 85,960 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 12 | — | — | 91,429 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | — | — | 129,499 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 111,667 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 10 | — | — | 67,374 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 10 | — | — | 37,492 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 2 | 88,500 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 8 | 4 | — | 149,895 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 100,676 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 8 | — | — | 134,637 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 99,815 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 7 | 3 | — | 81,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 6 | — | — | 80,131 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 6 | — | — | 66,743 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 6 | — | — | 88,625 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
50
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,659
Airbags
48
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,132
Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
127,868
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,735
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,628
Electrical System:Horn
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,027
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,701
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
10
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,252
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,550
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,176
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,960
Suspension:Front
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,429
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,499
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,667
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,374
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,492
Brake Master Cylinder
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
88,500
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,895
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,676
Structure:Frame And Members
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,637
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,815
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,131
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,743
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,625
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan has 599 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 50 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (50 complaints, avg 69,659 mi); Airbags (48 complaints, avg 88,132 mi); Electrical Faults (27 complaints, avg 127,868 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 Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,788 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 Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan include 28 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 8 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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