Component Record

Dodge Grand Caravan 1998 Air Bags Problems

105 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage105 complaints

105 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V293000Reported November 7, 2002 - 1,500,521 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,500,521 vehicles across all affected models.

04V480000Reported October 6, 2004 - 955,344 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 955,344 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine136 Power Train85 Electrical System81 Suspension53 Brakes52 Vehicle Structure30

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.