1998 Dodge Caravan suspension problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Dodge Caravan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Major concern is about the strut housing roughing out been looking this up and from 97 to 2000 maybe a bit longer this has been a major issue that chrysler need to address. I know they don't want the responsibility of the matter ,but some one could get hurt from this.I just found out about this and…”
filed Apr 11, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. While the vehicle was being inspected at an independent mechanic for a brake repair, the technician stated that the front driver side strut tower was corroded and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The…”
filed Jul 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Caravan | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 Caravan | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 Caravan | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 Caravan | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Caravan | 33 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.