1997 Dodge Caravan structure problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Dodge Caravan — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1997 dodge caravan se purchased new. Two years ago I noticed a spot on the roof, and another on the hood where the polycoat was beginning to peel. Within two years the car looked as if it had some kind of disease. I began to notice other caravans of similar age, and they had the same…”
filed Apr 7, 2007
“I recently became aware of your services so that is why this is written way after the fact. May problem is that I own a 97 dodge caravan, at the time it had appox. 80,000 miles. The front passenger side wheel well that holds the strat rotted to the point that the strat was coming through. I called…”
filed Jan 16, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use 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.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.