1997 Dodge Caravan steering problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Dodge Caravan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph over a puddle of water, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The failure only occurred whenever the contact was driving over a puddle of water, causing the serpentine belt to become…”
filed Mar 24, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the power steering failed and the windows became foggy, causing very dangerous conditions for the driver. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the serpentine…”
filed Jul 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Caravan | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Caravan | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Caravan | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 Caravan | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 Caravan | 28 | 5% |
| 2004 Caravan | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 Caravan | 41 | 21% |
| 2002 Caravan | 36 | 15% |
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.