1997 Dodge Caravan Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998 +2 more
Reported issue: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Possible consequence: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles…
- Seat belts › Rear/otherCovers: Dodge Caravan 1997–1999, Plymouth Voyager 1997–1999, Chrysler Town And Country 1997–1999
Reported issue: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be…
- Child seatCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996–1997, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1997, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1997 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
Possible consequence: This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual…
- Tires › BeadCovers: Dodge Caravan 1997, Plymouth Grand Voyager 1997, Voyager 1997 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with p215/65r15 goodyear conquest tires mounted on steel wheel. The tires can experience a sudden air pressure loss without warning.
Possible consequence: Sudden tire failure could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tires that were mounted on steel wheels.
- Wheels › RimCovers: Dodge Caravan 1997, Plymouth Voyager 1997
Reported issue: The steel road wheels were damaged by the equipment used to match mount the wheel to the tire.
Possible consequence: A score mark was made on the wheel, affecting the durability of the wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all road wheels (and full size spare tires) with new wheels.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: Dodge Caravan 1997, Chrysler Town And Country 1997, Dodge Grand Caravan 1997
Reported issue: The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
Possible consequence: As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
NHTSA investigations
- PE02004Rear seat belt malfunctionClosed · Jan 16, 2002
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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.