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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
2125–50K
3750–75K
4475–100K
51100–150K
19150K+
179 reports with mileage · 253 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 83 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
26 crash reports13 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
432 reports
60,010 miles · Feb 4, 2004
Air Bags
THE STEERING WHEEL IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISES WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO A CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER SINCE I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRENTY ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLOCKSPRING HAD GONE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER W…
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THE STEERING WHEEL IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISES WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO A CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER SINCE I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRENTY ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLOCKSPRING HAD GONE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT COST ME $250 TO GET THIS FIXED. I'VE HEARD THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS BEING POSSIBLY A RECALL ITEM. AT THE VERY LEAST, SOMETHING LIKE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE KEPT THE RECEIPT OF THIS PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED IF I CAN GET SOME FEEDBACK/REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10056490
Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2004
Electrical System
THE ON MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10056425
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2004
Seat Belts
THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN KEEP SEIZING. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO BUCKLE THE BELTS AND THEN ONCE THEY ARE BUCKLED IT IS EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO UNBUCKLE THE BELTS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10056233
23,990 miles · Jan 27, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAK ON IMS [INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS, INC] DODGE RAMPVAN. FUEL LINE WAS MODIFIED [EXTENDED] AS PART OF CONVERSION. WRONG TYPE OF HOSE WAS USED. PER DEALER/MECHANIC IMS USED REGULAR CARBURETOR HOSE INSTEAD OF FUEL INJECTION HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. THIS RESULTED IN CRACKS IN LINE AND GAS LEAKAGE. POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, CAT…
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FUEL LEAK ON IMS [INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS, INC] DODGE RAMPVAN. FUEL LINE WAS MODIFIED [EXTENDED] AS PART OF CONVERSION. WRONG TYPE OF HOSE WAS USED. PER DEALER/MECHANIC IMS USED REGULAR CARBURETOR HOSE INSTEAD OF FUEL INJECTION HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. THIS RESULTED IN CRACKS IN LINE AND GAS LEAKAGE. POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, CATASTROPHIC LOSS EXISTED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10054961
118,000 miles · Jan 23, 2004
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $300 DOLLARS. *NM THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR(S). *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10052112
65,075 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT WITH LESS THAN 66,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT USING THE "LIMP HOME" MODE! I CONTACTED DAIMLERCHRYSLER AND ASKED THEM TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND THEY DECLINED. I WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT IT FOUR YEA…
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THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT WITH LESS THAN 66,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT USING THE "LIMP HOME" MODE! I CONTACTED DAIMLERCHRYSLER AND ASKED THEM TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND THEY DECLINED. I WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT IT FOUR YEARS AGO BUT WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN RESOLVED!
NHTSA ODI #10070378
105,000 miles · Jan 12, 2004
Power TrainSteering
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE NEED FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION, ALSO TIE ROD AND STEERING WHEEL PROBLEMS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10053819
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2004
Seat Belts
I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS STILL INSTALLING SEATBELTS (GEN3) IN THEIR VEHICLES AND HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS TO REPLACE THE FAULTY SEATBELTS. THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS OF THESE VEHICLES. I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO GET FREE REPL…
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I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS STILL INSTALLING SEATBELTS (GEN3) IN THEIR VEHICLES AND HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS TO REPLACE THE FAULTY SEATBELTS. THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS OF THESE VEHICLES. I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO GET FREE REPLACEMENT OF MY BUCKLES OF MY MINIVAN AND SEE THAT THIS SORT OF NONSENSE REGARDING THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES IS STOPPED NOW, BEFORE OTHERS ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED AS A RESULT. THIS SORT OF INFORMATION REGARDING FAULTY BUCKLES IS EXTREMELY DISTURBING AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10052713
87,202 miles · Dec 23, 2003
Air Bags
1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STARTED TO HAVE INTERMITTANT 'AIRBAG' LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN TURNS. WITHIN A DAY, THE LIGHT STAYED ON STEADY AND THE HORN AND SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UP THROUGH THE 1998 MODELS AND THEN THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED WITH A NEWER MODEL. IT SEEMS THAT TH…
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1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STARTED TO HAVE INTERMITTANT 'AIRBAG' LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN TURNS. WITHIN A DAY, THE LIGHT STAYED ON STEADY AND THE HORN AND SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UP THROUGH THE 1998 MODELS AND THEN THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED WITH A NEWER MODEL. IT SEEMS THAT THE 'NEW' CLOCKSPRING IS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND I BELIEVE THAT THE 1999 AND LATER MODEL MINIVANS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #10051030
81 miles · Dec 19, 2003
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN LOW RANGE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. MECHANIC FOUND THAT TRANMISSION WAS SHOT AFTER 80,000 MILES.*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.
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
6
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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