Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Dodge Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Preparing to exit a parking lot, the gear shift was accidentally caught by my sleeve and pulled down to the "drive" position. The vehicle was not running, but it began to move forward. Being on somewhat of a slope, the vehicle pulled onto a busy street. I grabbed the wheel to turn the van away from traffic, but it hit and scraped against a high curb, flattening 2 tires, damaging the wheels/rims of those tires, bending a strut and other damage to the suspension (I got a repair estimate from Firestone, which totaled over $1,900.00). I didn't think it was possible for the gear shift to move without having my foot on the brake, but move it did and so did the van. Other than being frightened and shaken, we were fortunate that no physical injuries occurred. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan equipped with Goodyear tires, tire line: all season assurance, tire size: 215/65/r15, dot number: md5ujv1r2317. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle pull to the left and then to the right. The contact stated the front passenger side tire was defective. The vehicle was taken to tire shop and was informed to the front passenger tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 56,172.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system on the front passenger side tire failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the tire pressure monitoring system for that tire was replaced, but the dealer refused to replace the system on the other three tires. The manufacturer was notified and they advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure and the current mileages were 28,000.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Dodge grand Caravan (na) equipped with yokahama, avid touring tires, size 215/65/r15. While driving at highway speeds, the contact stated that the driver side tire suddenly blew out. After stopping and inspecting the tire, he noticed that it was the sidewall that had blown. The tire had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.
3 of 4 tires that are on my vehicle developed cracking and eventually failed on the sidewalls in a 4 month period. The fourth looks as though it May fail soon. They are all Goodyear allegra tires about 3 years old the tread looks almost new it is the sidewalls I am concerned about.
Gasoline smell in passenger compartment, tires needed to be replaced, car mileage plummeted. Dealer found injector leaking and removed and replaced plemuin and replaced injector. Seat belt installed incorrectly. All tires were under pressure.
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 MPH, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 MPH, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.
Alleged separation of tire (rubber separation from steel belt) under normal operations. I am trying to find an indepent third-party to determine the matter. The tire seller claims that the damage to the tires is the result of impromper front-end alignment. A different service claims that the damage is the result of manufacturer defect, and not merely from misalignment. My concern is that if these tires are defective, then the ntsb/ntsa needs to be informed.
Was driving & drove over a small bump. This caused 2 tires to blowout on the highway. Also, noticed that a wheel was split after stopping vehicle & checking. Took bolts off & the wheel fell apart. Advised by 2 auto experts that the wheel should not have split, but Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility.
Experiencing loss of air pressure in all four tires on a 1999 Dodge, Caravan; original equipment, p205/75r14, dot # unavailable. Vehicle taken to dealer, and Goodyear center, and both refuses to help consumer on this matter.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the model year's 555 complaints. The component named most often is sidewall (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Caravan wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Dodge Caravan, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Caravan wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 29,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.