1997 Dodge Caravan equipment problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Dodge Caravan — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: consumer complained about electrical problems. Instrument panel did not work. The instrument cluster was digital. Buttons for air conditioner and rear defroster flashed constantly. Consumer took vehicle to garage, and they recommended dodge dealer. Also, windshield wipers came on their own…”
filed Jun 13, 2005
“The consumer requested reimbursement for recall repairs. The consumer was denied because the repairs were not done the dealer. *nm the a/c was inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative and the ses light. Recall# 04v480000. *sc *jb”
filed Oct 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Equipment problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 Caravan | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 Caravan | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 Caravan | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 Caravan | 25 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.