Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Two problems related to engine head gasket leaking have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2002

Consumer noticed lack of power while driving. Dealer determined head gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced.

2 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2002

I was told by the independent mechanic that first diagnosed the leaking head gasket that he had repaired quite a few of these and thought there might be a recall. We took the van to the dealer and although the car is only 8k out of warranty agreed to only pay for part ($5 gasket) we would have to pay for labor ($600). If one mechanic at a small shop has repaired more than 1 or 2 head gaskets on a 1999 vehicle I can only imagine how many other people have had similar problems.




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