1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

599

Owner Complaints

28 Crashes 23 Fires 8 Deaths

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 599 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (50 complaints), Air Bags (48 complaints), and Electrical System (27 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 2,145,994 vehicles.

Recall 07E104000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

| 1,657 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE...

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Recall 06E091000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 24,358 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.

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Recall 04V480000 — AIR BAGS

| 955,344 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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...

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Recall 00V268000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 1,163,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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...

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Recall 99V116000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,635 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

599 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 50 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death
Air Bags
Complaints: 48 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 27 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 25 5 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 22
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 21
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 16
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 10 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 15
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 14
Steering
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 12 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 12
Tires
Complaints: 12
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 11
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 8 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 8
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 6
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheelshub
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Child Seatharnesscrotch Buckle
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury 7 Deaths
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11350096 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 39,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER LITHIA CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 1421 N.E. 6TH ST GRANTS PASS, OR 97526-1253, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. ## VIN PASSED ## DODGE 1999 TOWN AND COUNTRY ##
#11350096 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | | 39,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER LITHIA CHRYSLER LOCATED AT 1421 N.E. 6TH ST GRANTS PASS, OR 97526-1253, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. ## VIN PASSED ## DODGE 1999 TOWN AND COUNTRY ##
#11142265 | AIR BAGS | | 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
#11024910 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 170,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUNCTIONS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY, SUCH AS THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE ODOMETER. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
#11010019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 193,000 miles
MY DODGE KEEPS ON HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON AND BATTERY IS NEW LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF ON PANEL WHILE DRIVING. CONCERNING POSSIBILITY OF CHARGING SYSTEM NOT WORKING AS WELL. BUT ALTERNATOR IS NEW. CAR WONT START SOMETIMES LIKE THE BATTERY IS DEAD BUT BATTERY IS NEW BOUGHT IN 2016 OCT. IT SOMETIMES WONT TURN OVER AND FACT IS THE CARS POWER DOORS ARE NOW BEEPING AT ME AND NOT SURE WHY. THAT JUST STARTED. I GOT TO UNLOCK DOORS BUT NOW THEY BUZZ CONSTANTLY. CITY DRIVING MOSTLY BUT SCARED TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO STOP COMPLETELY .ALL THIS HAPPENS AS I TRY AND DRIVE MY CAR. ONE TIME THIS LAST WEEK CAR DIDN'T START, HAD TO JUMP IT STARTED RIGHT UP THEN. IM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR.NO ONE AT BEAR AUTO TOLD ME THIS CAR HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. REDMOND OREGON.

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Safety Rating for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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