1998 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicle speed control problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the cruise control would not engage when applied. The driver pressed down on the horn and there was not a sound. Also, air bag light flashed on the dashboard and stayed on. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock…”
filed Feb 23, 2004
“At any speed air bag light comes on and stays on. When the air bag light comes on horn and the cruise control will not work. There is an article in a consumer magazine that documents the problems the consumer is having. The problem mentioned is a defective clock spring. *ak”
filed Feb 3, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 24 | 4% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 10 | 2% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 28 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Grand 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.