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1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan

Engine not specified

Dodge in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

204000 mi

US $300
Fan relay connector replaced. Battery replaced. 
Dodge in Idaho, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

206000 mi

US $220
sensor and wiring was not working properly for transmission shift and speedometer 
Dodge in Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011

181000 mi

US $200
hose leak master brake cylinder evaporator 
Dodge in Colorado, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

160000 mi

US $40
Exhaust Gas Recirc Valve replacement Radiator hose repair 
Dodge in Illinois, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2009
Dec 2009

137000 mi
Air conditioner not working. Repair estimated at $700. 
Dodge in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013

158600 mi

US $300
replace egr valve 

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1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge in Indiana, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

163000 mi

US $50
A broken driver's back brake line was repaired by a local mechanic friend, who does excellent work at excellent prices. 
Sep 2013

166000 mi

US $330
Mechanic replaced right front brake hose, both rotors and brake pads. 

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1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Dodge in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
Sep 2011

86000 mi

US $1200
abs light on, abs sensor replaced. Replace AWD right rear axle shaft AWD transfer case shot, replaced after waiting a weeks for another transfer case, new seals, bushing installed at the same time. 
Aug 2012

100900 mi

US $15
Cruise control: Would shut off under load. Bad vacuum reservoir (part of the battery tray). Replaced with battery tray from boneyard, good to go. Repair time includes pulling tray from vehicle in salvage yard. 
May 2013

113600 mi

US $20
failing starter, replaced with bone yard part. 
May 2014

129000 mi

US $2700
Replace transmission with a rebuilt. 100k/3 year warranty on parts and labor on the rebuilt transmission. Also replacing the transfer case for the AWD system. 

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1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
Oct 2010

174000 mi

US $180
Noticed driver side front wheel had a "hop" to it. Checked strut and found it to be worn out. Replaced both front struts, sway bar links and rear struts. Had front end aligned and tires rotated and balanced. Problem solved. 
Feb 2011

178000 mi

US $13
Sway bar busings were worn out and needed replacing. I did the repair myself and there is no more bumping under the floorboard. Relatively simple procedure. 
Jan 2012

186000 mi

US $50
Both wheel cylinders were leaking. Had to replace both of them along with new brake shoes and hardware. I'm a do it yourself mechanic. I do all of my own work. 
Apr 2012

187300 mi

US $15
Oil pressure switch was leaking. Removed it and replaced it with a new one. Took about 30 minutes due to having to remove the oil filter and use a pair of channel lock pliers. 
Oct 2012

193500 mi

US $100
Top radiator hose burst. Had to replace the thermostat, top hose and clamps,one gallon of anti-freeze and the serpentine belt. The belt was the biggest chore. I had to remove the front wheel and splash shiled in order to get the new one on. 
Jun 2013

200000 mi

US $190
Defective struts purchased at Advance Auto Parts about 15 months ago. One strut was leaking. I purchased a complete set of "quick struts" from Rockauto and installed them. Clunking in front end is gone and ride and handling improved. 
Dodge in Nevada, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2013
Nov 2010

193000 mi

US $3
Had to replace Radiator, Thermostat. Problem due to one fan that was intermittent, was overheating. I found that the gauge will not show it is overheating till it is very low on collant. Replaced Power Steering unit was a real pain to replace 
Dodge in Nevada, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011

74000 mi

US $2778
Replaced engine in February 2011 with 2000R year not the flex fuel that was in it.Replacement engine had 34,954 miles now 36000K. I paid all cost for all work that included all new motor mounts belts etc. etc.as needed cost for all $2,778. 
Aug 2013

82000 mi
Replaced starter 
Apr 2018

49000 mi

US $181
AC 1 bad valve replaced and AC filled. all OK 
Dodge in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2014
May 2011

71300 mi

US $1280
Engine overheated due to no cooling fan operation causing excess pressure resultion in crack in upper radiator tank. Fan relay had failed. Was replaced along with radiator, radiator cap, hoses, coolant, etc. 
Dodge in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2008 - Feb 2009
Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

101000 mi

US $600
tie rods, sway bar and steering column sensor replaced. 
Dodge in New Hampshire, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2011
Dec 2008

162000 mi

US $90
Transmission sensor kept transmission from shifting properly. 
Jun 2010

168000 mi

US $35
replaced gas tank straps 
Dodge in Florida, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2016
Jun 2009

156000 mi

US $152
Passenger's power window misaligned. Repair shop took door panel off and realigned window on track. 
Nov 2009

157900 mi

US $740
power steering unit replaced 
Dec 2013

193000 mi

US $250
Oil leak. 
Jun 2014

197000 mi

US $700
Front end tie rods needed to be replaced. 
Dodge in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
Sep 2009

161200 mi

C $130
The outer CV boot on the passenger side was burnt through thus letting water into the joint. 
Dec 2009

163060 mi

C $167
The thermostat was stuck open and was replaced. 
Jan 2011

190960 mi

C $79
Front sway bar links changed. 
Dodge in Ohio, United States
Dec 2009 - Nov 2011
Jan 2010

117000 mi

US $281
I noticed an odd noise infrequently for months, but was never able to make it happen with my mechanic (typical). The mechanic found the water pump to be bad. Part was ordered and replaced same day. Also the belt tension pulley was frozen. The part was ordered and replaced same day. 
Dodge in Vermont, United States
May 2010 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

US $120
exhaust parts 
Dodge in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
Feb 2011

178000 mi

US $150
intermittant surge at highway speed,Code P0123 came up, replaced TPS, no change. Transmission was downshifting harshly out of 4th, changed ATF Fluid and Filter, Shifting improved immensely. OEM Fuel pump was damaged beyond repair while replacing fuel filter, replaced pump. 
Dodge in Alabama, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2011
Jun 2009

149000 mi

US $900
Air Conditioning evaporator replaced. 
Mar 2010

161000 mi

US $200
Replaced valve cover gaskets. 
Apr 2010

161300 mi
"Clock spring" replaced under Chrysler assistance. Horn had stopped working and airbag light was on. 
Aug 2011

169000 mi
Transmission pump making noise. I sold van for $500 instead of spending $1400 - $2000 for repair. 

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