1997 Dodge Caravan seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1997 Dodge Caravan — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complaint received via e-mail. My vehicle was met with an accident on route 516, old bridge, nj. My vehicle was hit from behind by a school bus and pushed into a lamp pole. My vehicle is totaled as per state farm insurance. Both air bag failed to work. The driver and passenger seats collapsed…”
filed Nov 22, 2004
“While driving at any speed and when turning corners center seat lifted up on the right side. Consumer removed the seats, and replaced them according to her in the proper way.*ak”
filed Jun 7, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 Caravan | 18 | 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.