NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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555 reports45,000 miles · Aug 12, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL PREVIOUSLY LEAKED ON THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 26, 2002, THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WOULD CONSTANTLY SMEL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL PREVIOUSLY LEAKED ON THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 26, 2002, THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WOULD CONSTANTLY SMELL GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. CHRYSLER INITIALLY STATED THAT THERE WAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. THEY LATER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
NHTSA ODI #10237830
69,000 miles · Jul 31, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
BELT COMES OFF IN WET WEATHER. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. HAVE REPLACED TENSIONER 4 TIMES. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN WET WEATHER CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10236481
65,000 miles · Jul 11, 2008
Structure
CORRODED STRUT TOWER ON DRIVER'S SIDE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. MECHANIC SAYS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1998-1999 MODEL YEARS. BULLETIN 23-044-02 DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AS "COSMETIC." MECHANIC SAYS REPAIR (USING CHRYSLER REPAIR KIT) SHOULD RUN $350-450 USD. IF CHRYSLER IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS "SAFETY RELATED" ISSUE FO…
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CORRODED STRUT TOWER ON DRIVER'S SIDE 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. MECHANIC SAYS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1998-1999 MODEL YEARS. BULLETIN 23-044-02 DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AS "COSMETIC." MECHANIC SAYS REPAIR (USING CHRYSLER REPAIR KIT) SHOULD RUN $350-450 USD. IF CHRYSLER IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS "SAFETY RELATED" ISSUE FOR SO LONG, WHY ARE THEY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM FOR THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234013
109,285 miles · Jun 30, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEY. OCCURRED FOUR (4) TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. TWICE DURING WINTRY CONDITIONS OF LESS THAN THREE (3) INCHES OF SNOW AND TWICE DURING NORMAL RAINFALL. MOST RECENT OCCURRED JUNE 29, 2008. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10232682
91,000 miles · Jun 9, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. THE DEALER INSTRUCT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. ON APRIL 24, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. THE DEALER INSTRUCTED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN DRIVING CONDITION AND NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,929. UPDATED 07/07/08.*LJ THE FAN RELAY SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS. THE HEADLIGHT HAD CONDENSATION ON THEINSIDE. UPDATED
NHTSA ODI #10230347
76,000 miles · May 2, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT EVALUATED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LOW; HOWEVER, THE LOW OIL INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT EVALUATED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LOW; HOWEVER, THE LOW OIL INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE AND HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10226469
58,000 miles · Apr 29, 2008
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REP…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
NHTSA ODI #10226076
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF ON MANY OCCASIONS. USUALLY WHEN IT IS WET OUT. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE ABOUT 12 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS AND SPENT ALOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX THIS. I KNOW THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE. I FEEL SINCE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO BE DRIVING AND LOSE ALL CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE THAT THER…
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SERPENTINE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF ON MANY OCCASIONS. USUALLY WHEN IT IS WET OUT. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE ABOUT 12 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS AND SPENT ALOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX THIS. I KNOW THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE. I FEEL SINCE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO BE DRIVING AND LOSE ALL CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO AVOID WET WEATHER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221968
85,000 miles · Mar 14, 2008
Structure
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN IN WHICH THE STRUT HOUSING IS RUSTING OUT. I INQUIRED ABOUT IT SOME TIME AGO BUT DODGE DID NOT HAVE A FIX. THIS PROBLEM IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE . IT IS NOW AT THE POINT WHERE IT WILL PUNCH THROUGH AND CAUSE THE CAR TO CRASH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221206
87,500 miles · Feb 5, 2008
Structure
DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER HAS RUST, WHICH EVENTUALLY COULD RESULT IN SUSPENSION-STRUT FAILURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. PICTURES AVAILABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10217053
Official recalls
5Oct 6, 2004
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.
Mar 8, 2002
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.
Apr 11, 2001
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.
Sep 13, 2000
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.
May 6, 1999
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
6EA04013 · 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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