1998 Dodge Caravan vehicle speed control problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1998 Dodge Caravan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was backing out of a parking space in 2012, when the brakes completely failed, I had to put my vehicle into gear in order for it to stop. Even though I was only going 5 mph or less, I was on a downhill slope. There wasn't an accident nor any damage, so I don't have that to report. The van was…”
filed Jan 15, 2015
“Srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Horn and cruise control failed to operate. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Sep 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Caravan | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Caravan | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
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.