1997 Dodge Dodge
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The original head lights are warn, deteriorated, and don't laminate driving at night, high beams are equal to all other cars low beams. The lumiuns don't get out, because of the defective lens cover. I was told that all caravans around the date of 1997 have this problem. I was told that you have…
The original head lights are warn, deteriorated, and don't laminate driving at night, high beams are equal to all other cars low beams. The lumiuns don't get out, because of the defective lens cover. I was told that all caravans around the date of 1997 have this problem. I was told that you have to replace them at a cost of around $200.00 each. They are a safety issue at night, a real hazard, and they are a manufacturing defect. Should be replaced by corp/ dealer. *tr
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Dodge caravan 97 model vin#[xxx]. Stat farm insurance # [xxx]. the above dodge caravan was hit from behind by a school bus on tue. 16TH nov 04 on route 516 old bridge, nj 08857. the vehicle was pushed to the utility pole. *Ak the air bags failed to work. The driver seat and passenger seat…
Dodge caravan 97 model vin#[xxx]. Stat farm insurance # [xxx]. the above dodge caravan was hit from behind by a school bus on tue. 16TH nov 04 on route 516 old bridge, nj 08857. the vehicle was pushed to the utility pole. *Ak the air bags failed to work. The driver seat and passenger seat collapsed backward instead of protecting us from neck and body injury. The vehicle IS with statefarm insurance. They may remove it from its temporary storage in couple of days. You may contact them or the old bridge police in case you want to inspect the failed safety systems. updated 08/03/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Unknown or other
Ricon fleet defect. No safety defect listed. ak scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******741473
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Suspension › Front
There IS a grinding noise on the right side of the vehicles when you are driving in town and on the highway. dodge fixed the vehicle once and had to replace the differential assy. they said it was an internal problem and did repairs on the rear axle, assy. And bearing, transmission and other major parts. *ak
- Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes failed @ 35 mph; regained brakes thereafter; emergency brake stuck (dealer claims nothing wrong).
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Turn signal lever failed resulting in wipers engaging.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 54408Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
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