1997 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 22, 2020
“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…”
filed Jul 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 4 | 21% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 56 | 24% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 91 | 34% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 142 | 35% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 37 | 13% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 254 | 54% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 336 | 58% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 546 | 63% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 334 | 62% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Grand 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.