1998 Dodge Grand Caravan structure problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Strut tower assembly corrosion (struts assembly could collapse) I am proud owner of dodge vehicles for many years and drive a 98 grand caravan. When the vehicle was taken for a strut repair the mechanic refused to replace the struts as he found the corrosion and said its a safety issue.to my…”
filed Feb 25, 2012
“Strut tower housing on drivers side of vehicle under the hood is severely rusted. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic to have it repaired, I was informed that this is a common problem with this type of vehicle and has to go to a body shop for repair. I took the vehicle to a body shop who informed…”
filed Jul 7, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use 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 parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use 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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 28 | 12% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 59 | 22% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 95 | 23% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 227 | 23% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 26 | 6% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 26 | 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.