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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
2825–50K
5650–75K
5075–100K
58100–150K
24150K+
230 reports with mileage · 325 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 102 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
46 crash reports14 fire reports28 injury reports
What owners actually said
555 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: CONSUMER DROVE DOWN A DRIVEWAY TO PARK VEHICLE. THE NEXT TIME HE WAS IN THE CAR HE HAD TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TO A ROAD WHERE IT WAS FLAT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HE DROVE HOME FROM THERE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MAY BE LACKING BRAKE FLUID, WHICH HE REPLACED, AND DID NOT H…
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DT: CONSUMER DROVE DOWN A DRIVEWAY TO PARK VEHICLE. THE NEXT TIME HE WAS IN THE CAR HE HAD TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TO A ROAD WHERE IT WAS FLAT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HE DROVE HOME FROM THERE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MAY BE LACKING BRAKE FLUID, WHICH HE REPLACED, AND DID NOT HELP. THE NEXT MORNING THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, THINKING HE HAD AIR IN HIS LINE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BRAKE LINE BROKE. THE BRAKE LINE FOR EACH REAR WHEEL COME OUT OF THE ANTI-LOCKING DEVICE , IT BECAME A FLEXIBLE LINE THAT WAS WELDED TO A STEEL LINE. AT THE WELD WAS WHERE THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. *AK THE PARTS TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES WERE NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. *NM *JB *TT
NHTSA ODI #10125674
54,000 miles · Aug 15, 2005
Suspension
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE STRUT TOWERS RUSTED OUT ON THE TOP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE NOTICED THIS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR WHEN HE HAD THE ENGINE CLEANED. THE CONTACT TALKED TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP HIM BECAUSE THE CORROSION WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER FELT THIS W…
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN AND THE STRUT TOWERS RUSTED OUT ON THE TOP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE NOTICED THIS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR WHEN HE HAD THE ENGINE CLEANED. THE CONTACT TALKED TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP HIM BECAUSE THE CORROSION WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. CHRYSLER CAME OUT WITH A KIT TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10132914
85,000 miles · Aug 9, 2005
Air Bags
DT: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 8-9-05 CONCERNING AIR BAGS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE HE BOUGHT THE CAR AS IT WAS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10132034
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2005
Air BagsElectrical System
1999 DODGE CARAVAN HORN, AIRBAG INOPERATIVE... CLOCKSPRING BROKEN. VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. SAFETY ITEM CHRYSLER SHOULD FIX NO-CHARGE
NHTSA ODI #10128976
55,682 miles · Jul 15, 2005
Exterior LightingSeats
THE LEVER AND BOLT BROKE OFF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT IS UNABLE TO RECLINE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MALFUNCTIONED, BULD WAS REPLACED. *AK THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE BROKE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10103621
Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 2005
Fuel System, Other
OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MY DODGE CARAVAN 1999 SE STOPPED ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE GOING SPEEDS OF 75 MILES AN HOUR ON HIGHWAYS. THE LAST TIME I WAS ALMOST HIT AS IT WAS RUSH HOUR AND ON A VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA BRIDGE. I BROUGHT IT SEVERAL TIMES TO MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM. I REPORTED IT TO CHRYSLER …
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OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MY DODGE CARAVAN 1999 SE STOPPED ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE GOING SPEEDS OF 75 MILES AN HOUR ON HIGHWAYS. THE LAST TIME I WAS ALMOST HIT AS IT WAS RUSH HOUR AND ON A VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA BRIDGE. I BROUGHT IT SEVERAL TIMES TO MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM. I REPORTED IT TO CHRYSLER AND HTYE DID NOT RESPOND. WHEN I TOLD MY STORY ABOUT HOW SCARY THIS WAS TO SOMEONE ELSE THEY SAID THAT ANOTHER LADY HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND NO ONE WOULD FIND HTE PROBLEM. I HAD KIDS IN MY CAR WHEN IT STOPPED ONCE IT WAS SCARY TO BE GOING 75 AND THE CAR DIE JUST DIE. IT WOULD NOT RESART AT FIRST SO OF COURSE A MECHANIC TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME CHARGING ME 600 DOLLARS FOR A NEW STARTER AND NEW BATTERY. GUESS WHAT IT HAPPEN AFTER THESE NEW ITEMS WERE REPLACED. AGAIN CHRYSLER THE MANUFACTURER NO RESPONSE. I DECIDED TO TRADE IN MY CAR IT WAS TOO SCARY SHOULDN'T SOMEONE INVESTIGATE THIS THING IS EE CARAVANS EVERYWHERE AND I FEEL SORRY FOR THE CHILDREN SOMEONE MAY NOT BE AS LUCKY AS I WAS THREE TIMES. AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP LIKE I DID AT THAT SPEED. I WAS LUCKY BUT HAD THE EXPERIENCE TO STOP. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES DIE.
NHTSA ODI #10126405
89,000 miles · May 19, 2005
Air Bags
THE HORN AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG HAVE STOPPED WORKING.
NHTSA ODI #10121380
51,000 miles · Apr 27, 2005
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BLOWN APART PER MECHANIC)AND NO WARRANTY PROVIDED WITH LESS THAN 54000 MILES.HAD 8 YEAR/80000 MILE WARRANTY PLUS EXTRA TO 100000 MILE PAID. PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR.TRANNY SLIPPING AGAIN SINCE WITH ANOTHER 2500 MILES ADDED. 1999 DODGE CARAVAN FACTORY WARRANTY REFUSED.
NHTSA ODI #10118548
62,000 miles · Apr 6, 2005
Air Bags
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG/CLOCK SPRING RECALL 04V480000, REPAIRS WERE SUPPOSEDLY MADE, HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10117507
201,936 miles · Apr 5, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HAD NO BRAKES. CONSUMER PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER.*AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.
Remedy: ALL FLEET OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED NON-REMOVABLE DECALS WITH THE REQUIRED "DRL" LETTERS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
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