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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
40–25K
1025–50K
3050–75K
2475–100K
21100–150K
7150K+
96 reports with mileage · 227 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 76 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
18 crash reports12 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
323 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 1999
Tires
DURING FLAT REPAIR, THIS TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM RIM FOR FIRST TIME. IT WAS THEN SEEN THAT THE BEAD WAS DAMAGED, APPARENTLY AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY BY PLYMOUTH. A CALL TO GOODYEAR INDICATED THAT CHRYSLER HAD DONE A RECALL ON THESE EXACT TIRES FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON FOR THE MODEL YEAR EARLIER. THIS IS YOUR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMB…
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DURING FLAT REPAIR, THIS TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM RIM FOR FIRST TIME. IT WAS THEN SEEN THAT THE BEAD WAS DAMAGED, APPARENTLY AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY BY PLYMOUTH. A CALL TO GOODYEAR INDICATED THAT CHRYSLER HAD DONE A RECALL ON THESE EXACT TIRES FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON FOR THE MODEL YEAR EARLIER. THIS IS YOUR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V200000 (MFG CAMPAIGN #749). MY VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED 9/8/97, JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE PRIOR MODEL YEAR RECALL ENDED. CHRYSLER ALLOWED THE DEALER TO DISMOUNT ALL FOUR REMAINING TIRES TO INSPECT FOR DAMAGE. AN ADDITIONAL ONE OF THOSE TIRES ALSO HAD BEAD DAMAGE. CHRYSLER THEN REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES (OR ANY PORTION THEREOF). DEALER AGREED TO SELL THREE NEW TIRES (TO BE USED WITH THE UNDAMAGED SPARE WHICH HAD NOT BEEN USED) AT THEIR COST, WITH NO INSTALLATION CHARGE. IT SEEMS THAT THE ASSEMBLY PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE 1997 MODEL YEAR RECALL WAS NOT FIXED COMPLETELY, AND THAT THE SAME POTENTIAL HAZARD MAY EXIST IN AT LEAST SOME 1998 MODEL YEAR TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215 65R15 )
NHTSA ODI #715872
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE PADS WOULD BE GRINDING INTO THE ROTORS WHEN ABS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP RIGHT AWAY. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED HARD TO STOP. ROTORS WERE CUT BY BRAKE SYSTEM AFTER BRAKING TO EXIT RAMP. TOOK TO DEALER AT LEAST 12 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER & MECHANIC NOT TO BRING VEHICLE BA…
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THE PADS WOULD BE GRINDING INTO THE ROTORS WHEN ABS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP RIGHT AWAY. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED HARD TO STOP. ROTORS WERE CUT BY BRAKE SYSTEM AFTER BRAKING TO EXIT RAMP. TOOK TO DEALER AT LEAST 12 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER & MECHANIC NOT TO BRING VEHICLE BACK ON LOT. EACH TIME VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #853628
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED A BUZZING NOISE OCCURS. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A WARPED MANIFOLD. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE'D SEEN TWO INSTANCES IN THREE YEARS AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT. HE STATED THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN IN CASE OTHER SYSTEMS MIGHT BE AFFECTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #715043
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999
Seats
CONSUMER PURCHASED THE CAR WITH TEMPORARY HEADREST, THE LITTLE PLASTIC PART THAT THE DEALER PUT IN PLACE OF THE HEADREST IS VERY SHARP TO THE TOUCH, AND CAN EASILY CUT SOMEONE, ALSO THE PIECE ARE SO SMALL THAT THE BABY CAN CHOKE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851996
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING AND SHREDDING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE'S A HARD KNOCKING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER AND IT BROKE AGAIN. THIS HAD TO BE REPAIRED 4 TIMES. AFTER LAST BREAKAGE, CAR TO DIED.
NHTSA ODI #851988
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1999
Air BagsCrash
WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. FRONT END DAMAGES TOTALED $4.300.00. THE VAN IS BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851377
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 1999
Power Train
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #713303
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
BRAKE CALIPERS ARE HANGING UP, DESTROYING THE BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO AND THERE IS SOME GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #849240
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
SQUEAK IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, REPLACED BELT, 2 TIMES; TIRES DEFECTIVE, "CHEAP" DEALER ADMITTED TO "BAD" TIRES, 1 FLAT & 1 WEAR OUT <25,000 MILES
NHTSA ODI #712178
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 1999
Power Train
THE SHIFT INDICATOR IS IN DRIVE, BUT IT DOES NOT INDICATE WHETHER VEHICLE IS IN 1ST OR 2ND . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
PE02004 · Rear Seat Belt Malfunction
Opened Jan 16, 2002 · Closed Mar 11, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED JANUARY 16, 2002, BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS ALLEGING THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED ON CERTAIN 1997 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR CARAVAN AND VOYAGER VEHICLES.THE REPORTS INDICATED A TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ENTERED THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, THUS CAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO JAM OR BIND.IN THIS CONDITION THE SEAT BELT IS RENDERED INOPERABLE, AS THE WEBBING CANNOT RETRACT OR BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTORS FOR USE.RECALL SCOPE:THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE 1997 THROUGH 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & CONTRY BUILT ON A SHORT WHEEL BASE CHASSIS.THE INCLUSIVE DATES OF PRODUCTION ARE JUNE 1996 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1999.RECALL REMEDY: DAIMLERCHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTIC SOUND BARRIER PATCHES WITH FOAM BLOCKERS, AS WELL AS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL THIRD ROW REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES CONTAMINATED BY THE MASTIC PATCH.
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
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