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#BS-1999-DODGRA-2C57

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on reports from 599 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
599
Crashes
28
Fires
23
Recalls
5
TSBs
12
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 599 complaints, 28 crashes, 23 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

11 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

serpentine belt keeps coming off

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

spring tower rusted through

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

50 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 87K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

9
0–30K
42
30–60K
81
60–90K
50
90–120K
28
120–150K
29
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (81 reports) • Median: 87K 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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (50 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission50 (8%)
Airbags48 (8%)
Electrical27 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal25 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys22 (4%)
Electrical System:horn21 (4%)
Speed Control16 (3%)
Suspension15 (3%)

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 86,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 87K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 48 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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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69
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67
03
120
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32
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23
06
21
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26
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8
09
13
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12
5
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20

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

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Recall History (5 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.

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."

99V116000May 1999

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

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. 599 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1999 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 50 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan has 599 complaints, 28 crash reports, and 23 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 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 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 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 239 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 86,800 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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