Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 557 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V480000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V293000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V231000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 128 complaints
- Air Bags 104 complaints
- Power Train 80 complaints
- Electrical System 79 complaints
- Suspension 51 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38 complaints
Of the 557 complaints on file, 41 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 557 complaints, owners report 35 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has a high volume of owner complaints and six NHTSA recalls, indicating potential reliability concerns. Common issues include problems with the engine, air bags, and powertrain. The data provides moderate insight into common failure patterns, though further details are limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| airbag system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| powertrain | 100,000–130,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect air conditioning system
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel odor in cabin
- Unusual suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.