1997 Dodge Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1997 Dodge Caravan — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We bought this van one year ago and so far we had to replace both oxygen sensor, speed sensor, head gasket, water pump, the transmission is slipping, doors lock and unlock whenever they want not just the 16 mph thing, ball joints are clunking, the cd player quit and then soon after fm radio only am…”
filed Feb 4, 2004
“Consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag warning light. Air bag light had been on since she owned the vehicle. The consumer received a letter from the dealer which asked her to bring the vehicle in for service. When the consumer arrived at the dealer it was too late. On the way back…”
filed Sep 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 Caravan | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 Caravan | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
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.