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1999 Dodge Caravan: check engine light

9 of the 552 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Caravan describe check engine light.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
91,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag and cruise control warning indicators were illuminated continuously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Airbags · 165,000 miles · MI

I was driving and I noticed a ding ding sound that was trying to inform me that something was wrong but I did not know where it was coming from until I looked up and saw the airbag light had popped on and after a moment or so I tried to use my horn, it did not work there was an engine light on at the time it came on also what was not on prior to the airbag light popping on.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. On april 24, 2008, while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine light on the instrument control panel illuminated, and the temperature of the vehicle increased. The contact pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool. He restarted the vehicle and drove home. The dealer instructed him to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not in driving condition and no longer covered under warranty. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was 91,000 and current mileage was 91,929. Updated 07/07/08.*lj the fan relay switch was replaced twice. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. The headlight had condensation on theinside. Updated

Filed May 2, 2008 · Engine · 76,000 miles · ME · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving 60 MPH, smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine light did not illuminate. The contact evaluated the engine and noticed that the oil was low; however, the low oil indicator did not illuminate as well. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Engine · NY

Vehicle tends to stall at various speeds when the check engine light stayes on. Consumer will contact manufacturer.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

The engine was running really rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that oil was getting into the radiator. *ak the engine light did not illuminate to warn the consumer of the problem.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,193 miles · GA

1999 dodge grand caravan VIN: [xxx] this van is a lemon from day 1. I have contacted chrysler, owner of landmark dodge in ga, mediation, arbitration, consumer action line, and any other person that would listen. This van has quit on me at least eight times. Sometimes on rural roads. Several times on a major highway. The last major incident occurred on father's day with six family members inside the vehicle. There was no warning before it quit. It would not startafterwards. We were on a busy hwy 19/41 in jonesboro. Several other times, I lost my speedometer, and could not accelerate. I have had check engine lights, leaky doors, inoperable window motors, halted intermittent windshield wipers, sluggish locks, etc. I wanted to keep my vehicle. However, it is very unsafe. I cannot afford to trade it in. That was not my intention when I purchased it.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 7, 2003 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · MI

The automatic transmission continuously failed. The check engine lights illuminated and the gear became stuck in first gear.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · MI

While traveling at 40 MPH, consumer heard a clunk noise. Consumer pulled vehicle over and could not put vehicle in gear. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer stated that a pin in transmission broke and transmission needed replaced. *ak check engine light illuminated.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Caravan check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?

9 of 552 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?

There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Airbag light 60Adaptive cruise 29Transmission failure 25No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Stalling 18Headlights 13Loss of power 13Fuel smell 12Slipping 9Brake failure 8Wipers 8Tire blowout 7Fuel leak 6Sudden acceleration 6Coil spring 5Fire or smoke 5Jerking 5Overheating 5Seat belt 5

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