1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 583 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,384miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 583 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,384 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Was hit from behind in 1997 Dodge caravan and pushed into vehicle in front, airbags deployed, front seat recliner assembly went back, throwing driver to back, causing head, neck and back injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10062043, filed 2004-03, 136,000 miles“Driver seatback failure. While the vehicle was stationary in a parking lot, the driver climbed into the driver seat, and the seat back spontaneously failed. The seat back collapsed onto the child passenger seated behind the driver, causing slight superficial injury. Examination showed that the seat back suffered metal sheer and spot weld failure. Vehicle was stationary at the time of the seat back failure, and had not been in any previous accident, nor had the seat ever been replaced. This was the original manufacturer's seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10064180, filed 2004-03, 72,768 miles“This is the description to the best of my ability (without pictures) to explain the problem. I am forwarding a copy of the complaint I enlisted with century/graco childrens products. This is a very serious concern in that there is no way possible that any of the car seats in this catagory could be any more functional or less dangerous than the one I have. The reason is that all the car seats have the same plastic used for the bases. Here is the attached memo: I have a very serious concern which was recently brought to my attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #757897, filed 2002-02“My vehicle was struck from behind while stopped. Three seats twisted from the force. The driver's seat back(my seat) snapped backwards causing my 5 yr. Old daughter (who was sitting behind me) to strike her face, head and jaw causing injury. The seat is a power seat and allthough it snapped backwards and bent, it could still be operated to move it back up into driving position. My daughter could have suffered a fatal head injury from the impact because of the front seat back failure. Please look into this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #728401, filed 2000-08“While driving 40 MPH and slowing down, consumer was rearended by another vehicle, causing a chain reaction. Hinge on driver seat broke, causing seat to collapse and injury to to driver. Rear and frontal impact.”
NHTSA complaint #8005800, filed 2002-03Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 | 10% |
| 2018 | 14 | 5% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 25 | 3% |
| 2015 | 57 | 20% |
| 2014 | 61 | 17% |
| 2013 | 44 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 10 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
107 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsEngine cooling
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
48 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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