1998 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 134 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Caravan, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 134 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 13
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 13 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving vehicle caught on fire on passenger's side in the engine compartment, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. While driving 40 MPH over a puddle, the serpentine time belt detached from the engine. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan
- Transmission 101 complaints
- Air bags 100 complaints
- Electrical system 70 complaints
- Brakes 55 complaints
- Steering 46 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Suspension 40 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints