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#BS-1998-DODGRA-2C57

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on reports from 761 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
761
Crashes
49
Fires
34
Recalls
6
TSBs
15
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 761 complaints, 49 crashes, 34 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

instrument panel failure

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

tansmission failure

5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission sticks in gear wont shift into drive

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

74 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

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

11
0–30K
39
30–60K
90
60–90K
69
90–120K
41
120–150K
34
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (90 reports) • Median: 90K 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 (74 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags74 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission58 (8%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys50 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline36 (5%)
Electrical30 (4%)
Electrical System:horn27 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine26 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal25 (3%)

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 58 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 7% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 50 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-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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115
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112
02
84
03
108
04
46
05
27
06
14
07
31
08
23
09
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11
7
12
7
13
3
14
12
15
6
17
1
18
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19
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20
2
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 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.

02V293000Nov 2002

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

04V480000Oct 2004

AIR BAGS

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.

06E091000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

07E104000Jan 2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 761 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the airbags, with 74 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has 761 complaints, 49 crash reports, and 34 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 1998 Dodge Grand 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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 284 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 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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