1997 Dodge Van Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Dodge Van, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“1997 Dodge caravan has severe strut tower corrosion on front drivers side. This has not failed yet, but could cause crash if strut comes through top of housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10137063, filed 2005-09“Both door mounts rear view mirrors fold into the door at speeds above 60 MPH. The clamp screws strip out when tightened rendering the mirrors useless. Replacement cost of mirror $125 each.”
NHTSA complaint #747134, filed 2001-06Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Van
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Van
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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