1997 Dodge Caravan Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1997 Dodge Caravan, 0% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. Vehicle did not have to be on running for windshield wipers to come on. They came on about every two weeks. Also, traveling interior lights came on. Consumer stopped lights from coming on by putting tape on door. Consumer believed these were different issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125113, filed 2005-08, 70,000 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 3 | 0% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Caravan
152 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
133 complaintsEngine cooling
123 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsFuel system
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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