1997 Dodge Caravan Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The integrated child safety seat belt retractor will not allow the belts to be used. Consumer's vehicle had two such seats in the vehicle, where seat belts could not be used. Manufacturer claimed that the belts could not be repaired unless the entire seat was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10079515, filed 2004-06, 74,000 miles“I recently learned about your web site service and decided to use it. Because I have experienced too many problems (various in addition to this list) over the past years with this vehicle. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770493, filed 2002-12“The van was taken on serveral occasions to be repaired and still has not been repaired. The dealer was contacted and would not help us get the matter resolved. We would like to know if the van was wrecked before our purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #709907, filed 1999-08“At present we are without a car for 8 days this time. The car has been into the shop 9 times for the same problem. This time because we are in arbitration the dealership says that chrysler wants them to try a few more things. They are not telling us what is wrong with the car but say that the are trying what the technicians are telling them to do. Last week we were told that a technician was going to come down and look at the van. On friday we went to the dealership and were told that they were going to do this over the phone and that we could absolutely not have the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #712271, filed 1999-09“While driving at any speed or sitting at stop the van just quits. Sometimes engine checklight will come on. The oxgyen sensor was replaced by dealership. Owner kept experiencing the same problem. On nov 3, 1999, the van was taken to the dealership for the same problem. Dealer could not find what caused the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #852451, filed 1999-11Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 17% |
| 2012 | 8 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 18 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 21 | 3% |
| 1997 | 29 | 4% |
| 1996 | 80 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 20 | 3% |
| 1993 | 13 | 1% |
| 1992 | 11 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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