1999 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 112 complaints for the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 112 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 11 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was resting along side of road and smelled smoke, upon starting vehicle it ignited in the engine compartment, injuring consumer, claim 22-v641-822. *slc
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the serpentine belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The serpentine belt was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer a third time where the serpentine belt was replaced again however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified the third time.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 120 complaints
- Transmission 96 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Brakes 62 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Fuel system 28 complaints