1997 Dodge Grand Caravan engine and engine cooling problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 15, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at the speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local automotive store, where it was diagnosed that the coil pack malfunctioned. The dealer was notified and they could not…”
filed Feb 1, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 24 | 3% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 28 | 2% |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 15 | 8% |
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.