1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
432 complaints26 involved a crash13 involved a fire20 injuries8 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Headlights
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…
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 ##
- Air bags
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…
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.
- Electrical system
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…
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.
- Electrical system · Engine
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…
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.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
On 01/23/17 I took a short drive in the car and I smelled a slight stench of gasoline but didn't think much of it at the time, until later on in the day when I had to take my car out again and the engine started smoking and burst into flames. The vehicle was stationary and the keys were in the ignition then I proceeded to started the car and that's when it happened, so im guessing it was fuel injection problem.
- Engine
Serpentine belt repeatedly comes off during rain, car wash, etc. power steering goes out, water pump quits working, alternator stops working. this creates serious safety hazard, especially in traffic and/or at highway speeds. there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of people with this…
Serpentine belt repeatedly comes off during rain, car wash, etc. power steering goes out, water pump quits working, alternator stops working. this creates serious safety hazard, especially in traffic and/or at highway speeds. there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of people with this complaint. chrysler/dodge turns a deaf ear to the request for a fix, always pointing to other possible issues (which at times are legitimate), while ignoring the design defect in their vans (which IS always present). this IS a multi-year problem involving several dodge vans and there IS still no recall issued by the government. where IS the protection nhtsa states IS their mission? there IS a simple, effective fix for this problem: gates 38379k enhancement component kit price: $125.74 found on ebay. please issue a recall! *tr
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owned a 1999 dodge grand caravan. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal fuel odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder lane and the engine compartment caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a fire report. There were no…
TL* the contact owned a 1999 dodge grand caravan. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal fuel odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder lane and the engine compartment caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a fire report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 275,000. The vehicle was destroyed.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Clockspring on my 99 grand caravan SE has my airbag light on. My gauges went out while driving down hwy going 65mph and came right back on and my head lights flicker and its like it just comes and goes.
- Suspension
Driver strut tower gave away do to rust. I need help paying for the van to get fixed. This IS the only car I have for my family and we can not afford an other car right now. Pleas let me know what I can do about this.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Intermittent loss of all dashboard indicator lights and gauges. Electric door locks will not work. Sometimes all malfunctions will clear themselves, sometimes I must slap the top of the dashboard with my hand several times to clear the malfunction. I have only seen this with vehicle in motion and on all roads.
- Air bags · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
TL* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. In addition, the cruise control failed to activate. The contact received a manufacturer's recall related to the air bags, but the part was not available. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed and suddenly remained illuminated. In addition, the cruise control failed to activate. The contact received a manufacturer's recall related to the air bags, but the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage and nhtsa campaign number were unavailable. updated 09/10/15*lj updated 11/07/2017*cn
- Electrical system
While driving, the instrument cluster will go blank. instruments: gas gauge, temperature, and speedometer needles will go to zero. digital readouts go blank. normal function returns usually in minutes and sometimes faster if I hit the dashboard with my hand. my research indicates this to be a…
While driving, the instrument cluster will go blank. instruments: gas gauge, temperature, and speedometer needles will go to zero. digital readouts go blank. normal function returns usually in minutes and sometimes faster if I hit the dashboard with my hand. my research indicates this to be a significant problem with numerous year models of dodge minivans. this issue IS described as a computer communication problem caused by faulty connections in the instrument cluster that interrupt the connections between the three onboard computers. when the power goes out to the dash, indicating a connection problem, will my airbags still work? the error code for this malfunction IS: p1698. *tr
- Electrical system
Driving down road as usual and all the dash components went down I hit a bump and they came back up or if I slap the top of it they will come back on. I like knowing how much gas I have,how fast I'm going or even if I'm overheating. And I do carry a disabled person plus my self so we depend on this everyday. *tr
- Air bags · Vehicle speed control
We bought this van for my wife's mom. Days after we bought it, the air bag warning light came on, the cruise control doesn't work anymore and the radio changes station when I turn the steering wheel. We took it to a repair shop that told us the clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced.…
We bought this van for my wife's mom. Days after we bought it, the air bag warning light came on, the cruise control doesn't work anymore and the radio changes station when I turn the steering wheel. We took it to a repair shop that told us the clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. The clock spring was replaced by chrysler shortly after the recall was issued. What can we do? IS this something chrysler will cover again? *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Steering
My serpentine belt falls off every time it gets wet. it falls off in heavy rain, it falls off in snow. as you could imagine when you suddenly don't have steering on wet and/or icy roads it becomes very dangerous, especially in a family van. even after I get the vehicle to the side of the road I…
My serpentine belt falls off every time it gets wet. it falls off in heavy rain, it falls off in snow. as you could imagine when you suddenly don't have steering on wet and/or icy roads it becomes very dangerous, especially in a family van. even after I get the vehicle to the side of the road I have to get the belt back on. Road side repairs are never safe or easy but they are made even more so when done in the rain or in a blizzard when it's 60 below wind chill. this needs to be addressed and fixed!!!!! *tr
- Electrical system
Both original keys and spares can be removed while the engine IS running and in any gear. The van also has a failure to start that resembles a dead battery. I replaced the battery and the problem still exists and IS completely related to the ignition switch. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Two weeks ago my 1999 dodge grand caravan developed a strong smell of gasoline inside and out of the vehicle. It has gotten progressively stronger. It usually happens when the brakes are applied and /or stopping suddenly, and stopping /parking in the garage. *tr
- Steering
On going problem, with myself and previous owners. never addressed by chrysler and no recall ever done. when driving on wet roads the serpentine belt comes off leaving you with no power steering and loss of control if going at normal speeds and on a curve. it IS a well know problem and has not…
On going problem, with myself and previous owners. never addressed by chrysler and no recall ever done. when driving on wet roads the serpentine belt comes off leaving you with no power steering and loss of control if going at normal speeds and on a curve. it IS a well know problem and has not been addressed by chrysler. they just say there has never been a recall and refuse to fix the problem. the problem IS so prevalent that gates has made a replacement pulley and belt to fix it, but it costs about $120.00 and chrysler should pay for the fix and installation. why has this not been taken care of? *tr
- Suspension
Driver side front strut mount dangerously rusted, could cause fatel accident. *tr
- Trailer hitches
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re utility trailer safety. *smd the driver of a minivan along with six other people were killed in a head-on collision on a rural road, when it was struck by a trailer loaded with crushed vehicles, that had broken loose from a tractor trailer heading in the opposite direction.
- Suspension
Strut broke ,started to rub on tire ,made it to repair shop only to be told that the strut housing IS all rusted out. *tr
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the strut tower was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the strut tower was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available. Returned by usps. 2ND attempt on 2/13/2013 failed. *kb
- Service brakes
I was coming around a turn and saw a car making a left turn in front of me. I tried to slow down by braking and the van appeared to accelerate. I barely avoided running into the turning car by swerving around it. I then found that only my emergency brake was working. I got home and my neighbor…
I was coming around a turn and saw a car making a left turn in front of me. I tried to slow down by braking and the van appeared to accelerate. I barely avoided running into the turning car by swerving around it. I then found that only my emergency brake was working. I got home and my neighbor helped locate the problem. The brake fluid had leaked out through the brake line. there are 6 connections to the cab. Two are for lines running to the rear of the van. They have 6 inch sections of flex tubing between the solid tubing. The leak IS at the rearward connections between the solid and flex tubing. Both rearward connections have the corroded solid metal for the first few inches after the flex tubing. I noted that there are a number of complaints about brake failure due to corrosion of brake lines on the 1999 dodge grand caravan and caravan on the internet. *js
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed that it dropped to the floor board; however, the contact was able to stop the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the brake line fractured.…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed that it dropped to the floor board; however, the contact was able to stop the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the brake line fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
1999 AWD ABS grand caravan, personal use only , no towing, mild nj winter conditions. Car parked for three days after extended trip (2,880 miles over 3weeks)at highway speeds with no problems.on second leg of k-turn while attempting to reposition car in driveway (speed less than 5miles/ hr) brake…
1999 AWD ABS grand caravan, personal use only , no towing, mild nj winter conditions. Car parked for three days after extended trip (2,880 miles over 3weeks)at highway speeds with no problems.on second leg of k-turn while attempting to reposition car in driveway (speed less than 5miles/ hr) brake pedal suddenly deprressed all the way to the floor. Inspecting below the van showed brake fluid leak from a ruptured rear brake line close to braided flex line close to ABS module. All steel lines found to be extensively corroded /rusted up to and involving fixtures at attachment to inner brake hoses at the rear, up to the master cylinder and the front wheel lines at the attachment to front hoses. Dodge dealership (autoland) totally hands-off in trying to address this glaring safety issue - "no recalls, no mechanisms to report this issue to chrysler", more infuriating IS that no replacement parts are available for these defective parts, they have all been discontinued....right at the time that most of these cars will be needing the braking plumbing changed!!! Meanwhile there all these ticking time bombs of caravans out there with tenuous braking ability once these defective lines rupture. Please recall these before someone dies, before somebody's family cries!!! I shudder to think this could have occurred during my long road trip. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Driver air bag clockspring failure
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…
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.
- Driver air bag clockspring failure
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…
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).
- Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
- Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
There is no summary currently available
- Post collision fuel system
- Post-collision fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
- 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10012800The front seat electric heater elements may fatigue and cause localized overheating and/or discoloration of the seat cover surface. Customer satisfaction notification D43 - heated seat elements.
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