Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Dodge Caravan has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 552 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V480000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V076000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V119000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 209/RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V116000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 108/DAYTIME LIGHTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 119 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 97 complaints
- Power Train 96 complaints
- Electrical System 63 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44 complaints
- Suspension 33 complaints
Of the 552 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 552 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Dodge Caravan suffers from multiple recalls related to essential safety components such as airbags, brakes, and fuel systems, reflecting a concerning pattern of reliability issues. Aftermarket parts and lighting also contribute to its poor reliability image.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| transmission | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| clock spring | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
- Timing belt check every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag light stays on
- Unusual transmission noises
- Fuel smell near the engine
- Brake warning light on
- Steering wheel controls fail
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Dodge Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.