1997 Dodge Grand Caravan structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Events include normal use of vehicle. The failure is the strut towers on a 1997 dodge grand caravan have rust through causing a safety issue, strut could break through the housing. Dodge has done nothing to correct the issue. *tr”
filed Dec 2, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. Whenever the contact shifts, the vehicle makes an unfamiliar noise. When the vehicle is parked, it operates normally. The transmission stalls and will start back up, but it is unreliable. The vehicle would rev and have to be restarted in order for the…”
filed Aug 7, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 28 | 12% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 59 | 22% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 95 | 23% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 227 | 23% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 26 | 6% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 26 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Grand 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.