Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (12.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Air Bags complaints here are 2.5× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 35 · 12.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 31 · 10.7% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 25 · 8.6% | not available | — |
| Steering | 18 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 04V386000 |
| Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 15 · 5.2% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 · 5.2% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 290 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 04V386000 · 2004 · reported 08/05/2004
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V531000 · 2004 · reported 11/02/2004
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03E053000 · 2003 · reported 10/24/2003
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02V274000 · 2002 · reported 10/08/2002
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V310000 · 2001 · reported 10/04/2001
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · 2003 · reported 03/07/2003
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT DOWN THE STREET AND TURNED RIGHT TO GO TO WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN BOTH…”NHTSA complaint 10049767 — filed 12/15/2003 · AIR BAGS
“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT DOWN THE STREET AND TURNED RIGHT TO GO TO WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN BOTH…”NHTSA complaint 10049766 — filed 12/15/2003 · AIR BAGS
“5-8-02 WIRING HARNESS FALLS INTO SERPENTINE BELT. HARNESS NOT REPLACED, REPAIRED ALSO REPLACED CAM SENSOR. I WAS TOLD THE BELT WASN'T PUT IN PROPERLY AT…”NHTSA complaint 10043691 — filed 10/27/2003 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 290 NHTSA complaints (12.1%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (31), electrical system (25), steering (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 04V386000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
