1998 Dodge Caravan service bulletins & manufacturer communications
118 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 118
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other pla…9004275 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 22, 2020
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other pla…9004275 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 22, 2020
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and als…08-049-20 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2020
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.3100519 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage part…3100319 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.3100619 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.31-005-19 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage part…31-003-19 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.31-006-19 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies t…68332810 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 7, 2016
- Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.R2118796A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 26, 2016
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability.…23-014-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 23, 2015
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *kb0500106A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 23, 2006
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt0500305 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 9, 2006
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt0500204 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 21, 2005
- Pop/tick sound in steering wheel area. *tt1900303 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 29, 2003
- Cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut and upper load path beam inner panel (inner fender). *tt2304402 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *yd this bulletin supersedes 05-001-02 dated march 4, 2002. *tt0500102A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 23, 2002
- Concerns with the air bag warning indicator lamp on intermittently or constantly. *tt0801102 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 19, 2002
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc1802002 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 24, 2002
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc2301502 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Experiencing a pop/tick sound heard coming from the steering wheel area while the vehicle is in motion. *tt1900801 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 23, 2001
- Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line hose clamp service. *tt0700601 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 11, 2001
- Subject regarding camshaft / bearing service. *tt0900801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 2, 2001
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt2302701 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 21, 2001
- Experiencing a squawk / creak / groan sound from front suspension while driving over rough / bumpy roads. *tt0200401 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 6, 2001
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool …1801201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 25, 2001
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt0801001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 25, 2001
- A condition may exist where a low frequency howl / moan noise is heard from the rear brake area during low speed and / or low speed turns such as a parking lot maneuver, with no br…0500301 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 20, 2001
- On some vehicles, while driving through deep or blowing snow / water, the snow / water may enter the rear brake drums causing rust to develop on the rear brake drum and shoe fricti…0500101 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 9, 2001
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb0800600REV · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 29, 2000
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt2303400A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 15, 2000
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt2300800B · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 24, 2000
- Experiencing a chatter sound coming from the sliding door power lock actuator(s) when the power lock feature is repeatedly activated. *tt2304200 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 3, 2000
- Information regarding updates to the fuel system service procedures. *tt2601000 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt082700 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 29, 2000
- A condition exist where the roof panel surface exhibits waviness or depression(s) near the front of the character features or skid strip for roof rack equipped vehicles. *tt231100A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 7, 2000
- This bulletin contains procecures to remove waviness or depressions from the roof panel surface. *tt231100 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 24, 2000
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt230800 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 2000
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt080600 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2000
- A condition where a click / rattle sound may be heard coming from the area of the steering wheel while the vhicle is in motion. *tt190999 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 11, 2000
- Concerns with the pcv valve freezing under extremely cold conditions. *tt180200 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2000
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt180100 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2000
- Information regarding snow / water entering the rear brake drums. *tt051099 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 31, 2000
- Vehicle operator may complain of poor am radio reception. *tt084599 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 31, 1999
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt083799 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 12, 1999
- Information on rear wheel park brake actuator / lever service. *tt050999 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Nov 5, 1999
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs233599REVA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information regarding the ignition switch housing service. *tt190699 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 17, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination with hex code $1b (p0123) throttle position sensor (tps) voltage high. *tt182299 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 17, 1999
- Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt233599 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 3, 1999
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt210599A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 3, 1999
- Experiencing vibration / buzz in the accelerator pedal at 2200 - 2500 rpm and above 3500 rpm. *tt140399 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Aug 27, 1999
- Concerns with speed control which does not maintain set speed while climbing a grade. *tt082799 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Aug 27, 1999
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt181299 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 1999
- Experiencing tick type noise at top of left b-pillar. *tt230199A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 11, 1999
- Concerns with serpentine belt slipping off idler pulley. *tt070299 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 4, 1999
- Subject pertaining to smooth road high-speed vibration or shake condition. *tt220399 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 23, 1999
- Customer may complain of low speed tire wobble. *tt220299 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 16, 1999
- Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control. *tt210699 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 2, 1999
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt210599 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 5, 1999
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt210499 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 26, 1999
- Concerns with sags / hesitation / stumble / start & stall, a/c bump improvements, addition of leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt180599 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 26, 1999
- Concerns with front and / or sliding door power lock motors making a whirling noise. *tt230399 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 12, 1999
- Emissions recall -- vehicle emission control information (veci) label replacement. *tt795 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1999
- Subject pertaining to a ticking type noise at top of left b-pillar. *tt230199 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 29, 1999
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc081798 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 30, 1998
- Windnoise around fron door glass, especially at top of the b pillar. *ak235998 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 11, 1998
- Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. *yc090798 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 1998
- Vehicle experiencing a ticking noise while at idle from engine. *yc090198 REV B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 13, 1998
- A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production vehicles. *yc090598 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 6, 1998
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc250298 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 23, 1998
- Service manual revisions. *yc980801260898 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 15, 1998
- Right side half shaft cv boot is made of a special high temperature resistant material that can show heavy grease sepage-enough to form droplets on the boot convolutes. *ak030698 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 2, 1998
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc183298 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 25, 1998
- Subject regarding body control module auto headlamp sensor/ signal circuit diagnostic trouble code (dtc). *yc084098 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 25, 1998
- A squeaking / chirping noise is heard ( inside or outside the vehicle ) from the strut tower area( s ). *yc021098 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 25, 1998
- Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc081798 REV B · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 18, 1998
- Rattle noise from rear of the vehicle when driving over road bumps. *ak020998 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 28, 1998
- A "honk" or squeal noise during parking lot maneuvers. *yc190598 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 28, 1998
- Exhibiting a moaning and groaning sound accociated with a/c compressor operation. *yc9843 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 1998
- The front door body mounted weaterstrip falls off mounting flange, usually along the top of the door opening. *yc233498 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 7, 1998
- Subject regarding a/c suction and / or discharge line requires replacement due to cracking at or near compressor. *ak241198 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 24, 1998
- Perceived loss or cahnge of radio station presets. *ak082798 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 5, 1998
- Symptoms with roof rack rattles at highway speeds. *yc980424231498 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 5, 1998
- Subject on labor operation time change for domestic 2.ol dohc and 2.4l head gasket replacement. *yc9830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1998
- Conditions with a/c compressor lock-up at low mileage. *yc240798 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 1998
- Information on body control module (bcm) replacement. *yc9827 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 8, 1998
- The radiator fan relay may not turn on the radiator cooling fans, causing engine to overheat. *ak98771 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1998
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak210798 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 1998
- *during low speed vehicle experiences side to side oscillation/wobble while driving between 10-45mph. *ak220298 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 24, 1998
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak081698 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a condition where the valve train makes a tapping noise. *yc090198 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 10, 1998
- Some vehicles may produce a high pitched whistle noise during wide open throttle acceleration. *yc110598 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 10, 1998
- Subject on tip-in sags/hesitations or rough idle after a hot soak restart. *yc1812098 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 20, 1998
- Information on removal of the exhaust drone. *yc110398 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 20, 1998
- Condition with the software within the powertrain (pcm) may not operate the solid state relay for the radiator fan correctly. *yc9814 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Information on vehicle aluminum wheels having a unique balance weight retention flange. *yc220198 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Mar 13, 1998
- Subject on transaxle desensitization to intermittent faults / driveability improvements. *yc210398 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 13, 1998
- Various information on veci label replacement. *yc987591/7592 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Subject regarding improper cooling fan relay actuation. *yc183397 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 1997
- This bulletin involves seat back creak noise - drivers side. *nlm236997 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 19, 1997
- This bulletin involves intermittent popping on front end. *nlm191497 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 19, 1997
- Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm090997 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 19, 1997
- Information on body control module auto headlamp sensor/signal circuit diagnostic trouble code (dtc). *nlm084097 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 1997
- TEST23097 A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 5, 1997
- Concerns with "honk" noise during parking lot maneuvers. *nlm191197 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 5, 1997
- Creak sound heard upon acceleration and/or deceleration- sound seems to come from floorpan/dash area. *jd230197 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 5, 1997
- Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *nlm083997 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 1997
- Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm140897 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 21, 1997
- Concerns with thumping noise at rear of vehicle during cold operation. *nlm020997A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 24, 1997
- Exhibiting a periodic bump in power train when the a/c is operating181997A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 17, 1997
- Some vehicles experience a momentary loss of power assist for the steering when turning corners with the a/c or defroster190197 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 3, 1997
- Some vehicles may have a marginal or partial bond of the backlight to the liftgate that may develop into a water leak. *yc235297 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 19, 1997
- Concern with water leak onto the passenger side floor from the hvac housing. *nlm234397A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 12, 1997
- Water leaks onto the passenger side floor from the hvac housing. *yc970912234397 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 12, 1997
- Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm241197 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 11, 1997
- During high humidity climate conditions, some vehicles may experience a momentary loss of power assist for the steering when turning corners with the a/c or defrost190197A · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 24, 1997