1997 Dodge Grand Caravan

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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   1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
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   1997Complaint volume 583 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
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   1997-04-21Service brakes, hydraulic96V215000 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.

   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…

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   1998-01-06Tires97V200000 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.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the tires that were mounted on steel wheels.

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   1998-11-30Child seat98V185000 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…

   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…

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   1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
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   1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
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   2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
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    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
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    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 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…

    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…

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    2002-11-18Air bags02V293000 On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.

    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…

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    Date not on fileSeat belts97I001000 Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with integral child seats. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

    Remedy: Owners are being provided with a video tape and 2 harness clips. The video tape instructs owners on the proper use and maintenance of the child seats.

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Is the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.