1999 Dodge Grand Caravan - Consumer Discussions

Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues

• Re: 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Light problem [wscram]

  Written by: lonnier on Feb 13, 2010 10:39:20 AM

  Did you ever figure out what was going on with your lights? my 1999 model is doing the exact same thing. Thank You.

Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems

• Transmission Problems!!!!

  Written by: khleidm on Jan 3, 2008 12:53:23 PM

  I have a 1999 dodge grand caravan and it sux! Woke up one day and the damn thing wouldnt start! Changed starter, battery and a/c pulley. Car now starts but will not engage into gear. Shifter moves but car does not disengage from park, any ideas? I was thinking a shift solenoid but not sure. not good with cars myself.

• 2002 Dodge GC tranny problems - limp mode

  Written by: pvatki on Jun 1, 2007 5:47:42 PM

  I have a 1999 T & C with 155+k. I have maintained the tranny but not as often as I should. Never had any problems except to "retrain" it recently. I just bought a 02 Dodge Grand Caravan with 83k and autostick. The engine light came on yesterday and limp mode engaged. I just took it to my mechanic today and he said the scan showed up a faulty TCM. I ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions

• Re: 1997 Grand caravan (3.8L) Cruise & Engine cutting out [rickyd3]

  Written by: johnhei1 on Mar 20, 2006 4:04:59 PM

  I had the same problem with my 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.0 L engine. I ended up replacing the throttle position sensor and that solved the problem. Might work for you. Regards, John H.

• Kudos For '99 Grand Caravan

  Written by: kkirby on Mar 18, 2006 12:00:32 PM

  I want to post this in case anyone is looking for positive feedback on Grand Caravans, model year 1999. (Mine was made in Windsor, Canada.) I bought it "pre-owned" with 24K on it -- it was a fleet vehicle that came to a local Dodge dealership. I compete actively in the sport of dog agility; because of this, I drive alone with my dogs far more than the average number of ... Read More

Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan 2005+

• Re: 2005 Grand Caravan 3.8L Oil Consumption [frogger123]

  Written by: micweb on Feb 1, 2006 10:51:41 AM

  frogger123 bravely asked for a flurry of opinion: "Does this Forum think that Castrol is one of the best Dino oils?" Who knows? Once upon a time, Castrol, as a European oil, was one of the few oils whose cans indicated it passed obscure European and Japanese test requirements that were more severe (due to overhead cam designs and higher rpm) than those for American cars (due to cam-in-block ohv designs ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions

• Dodge Grand Caravan No Start Problem

  Written by: nikita2 on Nov 4, 2005 9:56:08 AM

  Q. I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.3 liter engine. Automatic transmission with about 122,000 miles own it for nearly 5 yrs. With an alarm, over the past month, this problem has happened six times. I go to start the car, and when I turn the key, to the run position, the instrument panel DOES have power, the temperature gauge, fuel gauge, speedometer, tachometer, odometer and shift letters ... Read More

• Re: 94 Dodge Caravan Stalls While Driving [mmurray1]

  Written by: kkovak on Oct 24, 2005 1:10:32 PM

  My 1999 Grand Caravan would stall intermittently also. After a fair amount of diagnostic work, at no charge by the dealer, it was found to be a faulty engine computer module. Simply jumpering past this module and then replacing it, allowed th car to start again. The modules costs ~$400 but it was covered by my Federal Emissions Warranty, even though my 7/70 warranty had run out. Good Luck, Ken

• I second Shipo's comments.

  Written by: vcheng on Sep 8, 2005 11:53:17 AM

  MY van is a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, now with 81000 miles. It has been more reliable than my other much more expensive cars from "premium" brands. It is still my vehicle of choice for long journeys. The only repairs covered under warranty were the battery vacuum tray and the EGR valve. Otherwise, I have routinely maintained it, perhaps fairly meticulously, and it has rewarded my family with cheap, reliable ... Read More

• Trans Blow Up

  Written by: mhipchen on Jul 14, 2005 3:39:22 PM

  I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving it one day not far from homeit jerked twice and the transmision blew up.Parts flew out of the bell housing on to the road. It did'nt have 40,000 miles yet.I know that the warranty ran out at 36,000 I contacted Chryslers help line. They wanted the original reciept, sounded fishy,I copied it at Kinkos and sent it off.Chrysler got back to me ... Read More

• Re: viabration in the front end [4101]

  Written by: jojo40 on Apr 18, 2005 6:05:41 PM

  I Have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan it is doing the same thing shaking between the speed of 40 and 45mph. However it just started after dodge but another engine in it. the speedometer stop working also and i could not prove to them that it was there fault, and that it was working before they replaced the engine. I took the van to my mechanic he can't figure out what ... Read More

• Re: 1997 grand caravan fuel gauge warning problem [racerx1300]

  Written by: jingle1 on Apr 18, 2005 1:13:29 PM

  My 1999 Dodge Caravan just starting having a fuel gauge malfunction. After filling the tank the fuel gauge was all over the place and then the chime and low fuel indicator light comes on every 10 seconds. Having it looked into.

Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems

• Re: I can tell you about my 1999... [vcheng]

  Written by: denise5 on Apr 21, 2005 10:33:12 AM

  I have a 2002 dodge grand caravan and it had to be towed to the car dealership because it was losing power and making a whistle sound when I stepped on the gas. They told me they had to take the transmission apart and see what the problem is. They said the torche converter was broken off the engine, it needed a front pump and overhaul kit. Cost $1900. I have ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions

• 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Rear door stuck in lock position

  Written by: michaelle on Feb 15, 2005 5:10:31 AM

  Our rear door is stuck in the lock position and we can not get it open. and also the check engine soon light is in the on position and they have told us there is nothing wrong. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan 2005+

• Re: More Deleted features [jona57]

  Written by: hansienna on Jan 7, 2005 7:31:44 PM

  Agree. My 2002 T&C LX door locks do not recess like the door locks formerly did in the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE; there is no carpet on the front doors between the armrest and the window; no carpet at the bottom of the front doors; the ignition switch no longer has the luminous ring around it in 2002 vs 1999.     These deletions are not smart if DC wants to keep ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions

• 1999 Dodge Caravan - Rough Idle

  Written by: duhls on Oct 28, 2004 7:57:14 AM

  I have a 1999 Grand Caravan 3.3 liter. It has rough idle only when vehicle is in drive or reverse. Idles smoothly in Park or Neutral. Engine runs smoothly during driving and acceleration. There is no "Check Engine Light" or trouble codes stored in the engine controller. Any idea ?

• 1999 Grand Caravan pulling to the right

  Written by: mossi on Sep 20, 2003 4:35:20 PM

  We have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recently it began pulling to the right. We went to have it aligned and the guy said it was torque steer or pull. The dealership told us they had never heard of this problem. We took it to a local mechanic who replaced broken motor mounts thinking that was the problem. After trying everything he could think of and $540.00 later the problem is ... Read More

• Last Caravan

  Written by: oreste1 on May 23, 2002 6:39:10 AM

  I have to agree with dmathews3 about DC. In the past I have owned a 1991 Gr Caravan and have had a 1994 all wheel drive at work. I presently own a 1999 Grand Caravan ES and it will be the last. The others had their problems but it seemed the folks at Dodge were more open and willing to help. The 1991 went 185000 miles but got too expense to ... Read More

• Out of Warranty 167 miles, Check Engine Light is on!!!

  Written by: bigblockvette on Jan 5, 2002 6:06:57 PM

  Well, I tried to give Chrysler a fair shake. I bought a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport new in '99. The trans had to be rebuilt under warranty at 32,000 miles last September. It currently has 36,167 mile on it. I had it to the dealer last week to cover concerns I had under the warranty before it expired at 36,000 miles. Today the wife comes home and the check engine ... Read More

• Minivan Transmissions

  Written by: lucierjim on Dec 16, 2001 8:18:11 AM

  After researching all the minivan offerings, I purchased a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan about 6 weeks ago. To my wife ane I, no other van came close to the rock solid feel of the Dogde. I was concerned about transmission problems, but could find no real data that gives the Dodge a worse rating than others. Several negative articles were so biased, I totally discounted their value in our decision. We ... Read More

• Guess what???

  Written by: walterchan on Nov 2, 2001 4:10:34 PM

  Believe it or not, you know why most of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan has zero problems for at least 25,000 miles, is because DaimlerChrysler in the US hired some Toyota workers, from Kentucky, to build Caravans for only 8 months. DaimlerChrysler is doing that because they want to find out if Chrysler minivans ran a design problem or manufacturing problem. After 8 months, DaimlerChrysler found out it was the ... Read More

Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager

• dsoiam: We own a 1999 Grand Caravan SE and here is my opinion

  Written by: carleton1 on Jun 16, 2001 6:51:30 PM

  The Caravan and Voyager are exactly the same if you compare them side by side with the same option group and options...except for grilles, side trim on some and a few logos. Grand Caravan is same as T&C in certain trim levels. T&C can be equipped to be MORE luxurious than GC. I actually think the Voyager and Town & Country have more attractive grilles than Caravan and Grand Caravan. We ... Read More

• Carleton- about the black moldings....

  Written by: dave210 on May 10, 2001 3:28:20 PM

  If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the Odyssey LX and Toyota Sienna LE have the same black strips or moldings along the side that you are talking about? If I'm not mistaken, you have to move up to the Odyssey EX, Toyota Sienna XLE, Dodge Grand Caravan EX, the Dodge Grand Caravan ES, or ANY of the Town & Country's to get body colored moldings. Also I believe the 1999 Dodge Grand ... Read More

• Scanner: Doubt that I will hurry to the Dodge dealer for anything other than excellent service

  Written by: carleton1 on Mar 10, 2001 8:34:37 PM

  As 2001 Grand Caravan Sport looks cheaper than my 1999 GC SE and has no Trip Computer option and a narrow, cheap rub strip on the side. I think the Chrysler versions are more attractive than the Dodge clone. We have had zero problems with our excellent 1999 GC SE in 24 months and dealer service is OUTSTANDING. It pisses me off that Dodge was so cheap to take off the ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions

• 1999 dodge caravan front end noise...plus new recall

  Written by: browns on Oct 8, 2000 7:43:17 PM

  i have a 1999 dodge grand caravan with 39,000 miles. i will occasionaly here a clunk or knock from the front end when going over a bump or a rough road. has anybody had the same problem. i see a tsb for the the sway bar link but not sure that it is my problem....also new recall for 1995 to sep 1999 with 3.3 and 3,8. fuel leak at the o ... Read More

• I'm about to buy a 1999 Dodge Caravan !

  Written by: vanmom2 on Jul 26, 2000 9:40:14 AM

  I have been up for hours reading through the horror stories about the Caravans. We purchased a 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan in 1991 and had all of the problems I've read about...electrical, fuel smells, the mysterious wipers, 3 transmissions. We felt the service by the dealership was terrible. But we found a great independent mechanic. With all that, we still like the Caravan for interior space, visibility, leg room, and general ... Read More

Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Voyager

• Written by: maxima on Jul 2, 2000 6:36:03 AM

  oh well every car have problems..... I don't really care I had bad experience wtih DC and this is going to be my first honda.. maybe it will be last honda I have been in my uncle's dodge grand caravan sport 1999 like 20 times and I know its a good van and it had no problem... but having the third row seat is like a must and we can get ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Minivan Problems & Solutions

• egawron

  Written by: egawron on Mar 10, 2000 1:30:49 PM

  Four or five new complaints about Caravan reliability. It should be about time for the famous Carleton1 "I never had a problem" posting to show up for the 100th time. Why put off the inevitable, here it is: Many Dodge Caravans have zero problems (carleton1). As swampcollie, myself, and many of my friends have experienced. My 1999 Grand Caravan purchased 3/20/99 now has 10078 miles and has performed flawlessly. Gets 18.6 ... Read More

• 1999 dodge grand caravan cruise control

  Written by: browns on Nov 27, 1999 8:30:45 PM

  i have noticed that going up a grade the speed will begin to fall back. i just noticed a new technical service bulliten on the national highway institute about this problem. has any body had the same problem or has had it fixed. also does anybody know anything more about the service bulliten on that problem.