1997 DODGE VAN
0 recalls, 41 complaints - 15 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
41 total complaints
4 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2008
Incident date: Jun 30, 2008
I OWN A 1997 DODGE VOYAGER VAN AND HAVE BEEN HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE PS, AC, AND ALTERNATOR BELT SLIPPING OFF, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PS AND ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKETS. AT BEST, I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME USING THE ELECTRICITY FROM THE BATTERY TO POWER THE SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE N... Read more
TIRES:VALVE
Feb 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1997 DODGE 3500 MAXI VAN WITH TIRE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS. **CC THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE TIRE FAILURES, ON THE SAME VEHICLE, DUE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS. THE STEM MANUFACTURERS ARE EHA SCHRADER AND FHA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 18, 2005
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. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 6, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS WITH THE GAUGES. MY ABS AND CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON AND THE GAUGES GO OUT. I CAN TELL HOW FAST I'M GOING I CAN TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE AND MY DOORS WILL NOT LOCK THEMSELVES. I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER RESET. WE HAVE DICONNECTED THE NEGITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 30, 2005
Incident date: Jan 14, 2005
MY 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WAS IN FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AND AT 117,000 MILES I LEARNED MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GOING. I KNOW TWO OTHER PEOPLE WHO REPLACED THEIR TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE 100,000. DON'T BUY ONE.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jan 4, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
BALL JOINT SEPARATION ON THE LFRONT LEFT TIRE. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jan 4, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
BALL JOINT SEPARATION ON THE LFRONT LEFT TIRE. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
THE HEATER CORE SPRUNG A LEAK WHILE DRIVING WHICH RENDERED THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY FOGGED UP. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY BECAUSE THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CUT THE WINDSHIELD OFF, AND DROVE THE REST OF THE T... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED FOR 1997 DODGE VAN REGARDING AIR BAGS AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CLOCKSPRING. (NAR) *MR THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED, BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER THEY INDICATED THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE (RECALL B24). *NM *CB
TIRES
May 6, 2004
WHEN THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, IT RUPTURED THE GAS TANK FILLER TUBE. *PH *NM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 23, 2003
TIRE BLOW OUT. COMPLETE BLOW OF TREAD, RADIAL PLYS. ONLY SIDEWALLS REMAIN ON RIM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jul 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 10, 2001
MY 3 YEARS OLD DOUGHTER WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE GEAR FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. SHE RAN OVER MY SON WHO WAS GOING AROUND THE CAR TO ENTER FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THE CAR IS A DODGE VAN 1997. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE INCIDENTS AND THEY SAID THAT THE CARAVAN MODEL 1997 ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 29, 2003
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND RUNNING THROUGH WATER, IT IS SPLASHING ONTO THE BELT, CAUSING VAN TO LOSE STEERING AND BRAKES! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. **** DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****738051. *AK *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
THIS WILL BE MY 3RD FUEL PUMP IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS, THE SECOND ONE WAS JUST 6 MONTHS AGO.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2000
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. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
ROTORS BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CASTING. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 1998
TAPE PLAYER WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPES. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 17, 1998
RIGHT SIDE CALIPER DEFECTIVE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
CONSUMER NOTICED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR EMPTY ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Jan 5, 2000
GASKETS FAILED RESULTING IN THE ENGINE LEAKING OIL. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Jan 5, 2000
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 1998
SPEED SENSOR O-RING CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE, NOISE AND HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 2000
WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. NLM
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Aug 21, 2000
REARVIEW MIRROR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Mar 10, 2000
VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, SERVICE DEPT CHECKED BALL JOINT AND SAID THE VEHICLE WAS OK TO DRIVE WHILE THEY WAITED FOR THE PART, SOON AFTER THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VHEICLE RESULTING IN FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. NLM
SUSPENSION
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Mar 10, 2000
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR , SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, STRUT BAR AND UPPER SPRING INSULATORS WORN OUT. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 1998
DISTRIBUTOR OUT OF SYNC. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 21, 1999
BRAKES FAILED, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. NLM
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
May 31, 2000
Incident date: May 23, 2000
ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY TRAVELING 60MPH, APPROACHED A RED LIGHT AND ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM THE LEFT, RAN THE LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, RUNNING IT OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Crash
5 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 15, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO THE SEAT BELTS. CONTACTED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. PLEASE NOTE THE RECALL INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE DIMS DATA BASE, NOR WAS THE MANUFACTURER' S RECALL INFORMATION LISTED ON THE OWNER'S NOTICE. *AK
AIR BAGS
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1997
AIR BAG MODULE UNDER FRONT DRIVERS SEAT.
SEATS
Jun 17, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION, AND MIDDLE ROW CAPTAIN SEAT BY THE SIDE DOORS HAS NEVER WORKED, TOTALLY INOPERATIVE.CHRYSLER AND COACHMAN WILL NOT TAKE THE RESPONDSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING THE PARTS OR FIXING THE SEATBELTS. ALSO, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR AIR BAG. BUT DE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 17, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION, AND MIDDLE ROW CAPTAIN SEAT BY THE SIDE DOORS HAS NEVER WORKED, TOTALLY INOPERATIVE.CHRYSLER AND COACHMAN WILL NOT TAKE THE RESPONDSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING THE PARTS OR FIXING THE SEATBELTS. ALSO, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR AIR BAG. BUT DE... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jun 17, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION, AND MIDDLE ROW CAPTAIN SEAT BY THE SIDE DOORS HAS NEVER WORKED, TOTALLY INOPERATIVE.CHRYSLER AND COACHMAN WILL NOT TAKE THE RESPONDSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING THE PARTS OR FIXING THE SEATBELTS. ALSO, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR AIR BAG. BUT DE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 17, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION, AND MIDDLE ROW CAPTAIN SEAT BY THE SIDE DOORS HAS NEVER WORKED, TOTALLY INOPERATIVE.CHRYSLER AND COACHMAN WILL NOT TAKE THE RESPONDSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING THE PARTS OR FIXING THE SEATBELTS. ALSO, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR AIR BAG. BUT DE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 10, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
GASKET ON HYDRAULIC BRAKE RESERVOIR TURNED INSIDE OUT CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK .
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
LEFT SIDE AIR VENT LEVER FAILED. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1997
HORN FAILURE. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
WARPED REAR DRUMS AND FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
WARPED REAR DRUMS AND FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 19, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
TRANSMISSIONN REPEATEDLY SLIPS, USUALLY WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 DODGE VAN
15 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 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
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 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.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 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.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 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.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 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.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 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.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
083997
Nov 28, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONDITION WITH KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
080197
Feb 3, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE VAN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP81006
Opened: Jan 16, 1981 , Closed: Aug 24, 1981
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL FIRE
DODGE VAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE VAN across all model years (1989, 1991).
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Total Recalls
256
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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