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#BS-1999-DODCAR-D2BA

1999 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 745 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
745
Crashes
64
Fires
21
Recalls
14
TSBs
104
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 745 complaints, 64 crashes, 21 fires, and 14 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

6 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

engine threw a rod

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission exploded

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

81 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 84K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

25
0–30K
64
30–60K
87
60–90K
72
90–120K
26
120–150K
37
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (87 reports) • Median: 84K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (81 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags81 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission74 (10%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys34 (5%)
Electrical System:horn33 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal30 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine27 (4%)
Engine24 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline20 (3%)

1999 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Caravan, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 84,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 84K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Caravan, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Caravan, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:horn Issues

Electrical System:horn complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Caravan, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:horn-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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79
01
96
02
125
03
128
04
53
05
16
06
25
07
29
08
18
09
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7
12
2
13
10
14
9
15
2
16
2
20
4
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (14 recalls)

00V268000Jan 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

01V119000Aug 2001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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.

02V076000Jun 2002

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

03E045000

EQUIPMENT

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.

03E053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

+ 9 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 745 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1999 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Dodge Caravan is related to the airbags, with 81 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 1999 Dodge Caravan has 745 complaints, 64 crash reports, and 21 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Dodge Caravan has 14 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 311 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 84,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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