Dodge Grand-caravan-awd 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD, manufacturered by Chrysler De Mexico Toluca.
The vehicle is described as a Minivan.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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DODGE | 3B7 2C6 2C7 2D3 2D4 2D5 2D7 2D8 3A4 3B4 3B5 2C5 3B8 3C4 3C5 3C6 3C7 3D3 3D4 3D5 3D7 3D8 1D4 1B4 1B5 1B6 1B7 1B8 1C4 1C5 1C6 1C7 1D3 1A4 1D5 1D7 1D8 2A4 2B4 2B5 2B7 2B8 2C4 | Regular Gasoline |
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What is the MPG of a 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD?
- The 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 10.3 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD is $2420.
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Where is the 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD produced?
- The 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD is produced in Santa Fe Mexico City, Mexico.
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Are there recalls for the 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD?
- There are 12 recall(s) for the 1997 DODGE GRAND-CARAVAN-AWD, additional information is below.
- 2.4L 4 cylinder 3-speed automatic
- 2.4L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 3L 6 cylinder 3-speed automatic
- 3.3L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 3.8L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
Recall 1001 [USA]: 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.
Recall 5416 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recall 14280 [USA]: This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Recall 15678 [USA]: Sudden tire failure could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle.
Recall 15780 [USA]: 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.
Recall 11149 [USA]: The latch plate located in the seat cushion area must be free to move back against its stop after the buckle is removed to allow the shoulder belts to be pulled out. always be sure the area around the latch plate is free of food or other items that might prevent the latch plate from moving back.
Recall 2002201 [Canada]: Airbag
Recall 2000215 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 1998168 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 1997107 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 1997202 [Canada]: Suspension
Recall 1996174 [Canada]: Brakes
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 3100519 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 3100319 - STRUCTURE: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 3100619 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- R2118796A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Valve body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 08-049-20 - EQUIPMENT: Charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
- 31-005-19 - EQUIPMENT: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 31-003-19 - EQUIPMENT: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 31-006-19 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Air bag clockspring investigation # EA01007
There is no summary currently available
Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak investigation # RQ00008
There is no summary currently available
Post collision fuel system investigation # EA99013
Post-collision fuel system integrity investigation # PE99010
There is no summary currently available
Integrated child seat belt lockup investigation # EA97003
This investigation is closed.Chrysler corporation has submitted a defect information report identifying a safety defect and outlining the proposed remedy.Recall number 98v-185 has been assigned to this safety recall.
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | Fire | N | None | None | 20200721 |
My van was parked out side luckys on mitalda near w maude avenue in sunnyvale ca 94086 i was using the water refilling station and started to smell smoke when i turned around i imideatlly noticed that the drivers side rear taillight was on fire. Not having a fire extinguisher i took the bottle of water i had in my hands and started to throw water on it until the flames went out. What in the hell would make that happen? Is my van up for recall? I just purchased the van just a week ago. It has been a night mare for me not to mention extremely costly replacing everything's that's been going out. The a/c cluster the dash cluster the power window motor. The rear vent motor. Countless bulbs and fuses.
No | Fire | N | None | None | 20200720 |
My van was parked out side luckys on mitalda near w maude avenue in sunnyvale ca 94086 i was using the water refilling station and started to smell smoke when i turned around i imideatlly noticed that the drivers side rear taillight was on fire. Not having a fire extinguisher i took the bottle of water i had in my hands and started to throw water on it until the flames went out. What in the hell would make that happen? Is my van up for recall? I just purchased the van just a week ago. It has been a night mare for me not to mention extremely costly replacing everything's that's been going out. The a/c cluster the dash cluster the power window motor. The rear vent motor. Countless bulbs and fuses.
No | No | N | None | None | 20191125 |
Car suddenly lost power while driving on the freeway at 60mph; engine remained on. I pulled over, turned off the car, and it started back up again and drove fine for about 2 miles. 'service engine soon' light came on. When it lost power again, i slowed and then tried to reaccelerate, and it drove fine for about 5 miles, enough to get me off the freeway and to a safe location. I checked the oil and transmission levels, which were ok, and there was nothing leaking under the car. Went to an appointment, and came back to the car, which started up and drove ok for about a half mile, then it shut down completely at a traffic light. This time it wouldn't start back up again, so i pushed it onto a side street, where it started up fine and drove to the nearest gas/repair station. Now, the van won't start again. Van was proceeding straight in all situations.
Crash | No | N | None | None | 20161214 |
Serpentine belt comes off while driving in snow causing loss of power steering on slippery road surfaces. Loss of vehicle control and ability to regain vehicle control was compromised by lack of steering assist causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. I contacted chrysler and they said there is no recall for my vehicle.This was a very dangerous situation as a school bus was near my vehicle when this incident happened. This issue needs to be addressed and a recall should be mandated. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20150720 |
Part 2 i've read on here that gates has a belt/pulley fix for this problem. If they have one, chrysler can make one. This is a dangerous problem that can happen any time to many dodge vans, it results in other damages, sudden loss of power steering control, possible injury even death to many people at one time. Many other vehicles have serpentine belts without this problem so it can be fixed. It's a repeated design flaw & should be corrected immediately. A ntsb rule goes something like this "a company is responsible for any foreseeable problems in their product" the same goes for the brake lines corroding enough for failure to occur in just a few years, this is also unacceptable. This is a $29,850 vehicle not a $2,000 1967 volkswagen beetle, my beetle has the original break lines. And in good shape. All break lines are to be stainless steel to resist rust and corrosion. This is purely lack of quality in materials used to make these lines and the company also should be made to correct the problem by warning all owners about the problem and replacing all defectable lines with good quality lines.
No | No | N | None | None | 20150628 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. While driving at 62 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument cluster and the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
No | No | N | None | None | 20141105 |
At random gauges will stop working on the dashboard and the abs light will turn on. *tr
Crash | No | N | None | None | 20141008 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, all of the brake fluid drained from the brake lines and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
No | No | N | None | None | 20140720 |
I purchased my 1997 dodge grand caravan from a private party in 2009, and shortly after the gauge cluster stopped functioning while i was driving. Check engine and abs lights came on which on checking with my mechanic said my abs system is non-functional as is all other instrument related readings. A short time later, the panel came back on and worked for awhile than shut off again. Someone said hit the panel face and the gauges should come back on. I did and it did. For awhile. Over time the gauge failure interval grew shorter and shorter, and hitting the panel finally failed to return the use of the gauges. To replace this gauge cluster is an $800.00 plus repair in a shop with a rebuild panel costing over $200.00 by itself. I don't want to know what a dealer will charge. Upon further investigation, i have learned the gauge failure culprit is cold solder joints on the back side of the circuit board of the gauge cluster and is an all too common problem with this class of vehicle. This deficiency can easily be avoided by better quality control from the manufacturer. *tr