1997 Dodge Grand Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while taking items out of the rear of the vehicle, the driver side hydraulic lift snapped. The rear hatch door came down and hit the contact, causing minor injuries. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but the manufacturer was alerted.”
filed Feb 16, 2006
“This is on a '97 dodge grand caravan, 3.8 liter. 1) originally the brakes were terrible, (hard foot pressure was needed to stop the vehicle.). After 30kmiles, I took it in to a mechanic. In his experience, the dealer equipped front disc "pistons made of pheolic material" would often 'stick'.. After…”
filed Jul 17, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 15 | 6% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 27 | 7% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
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.