1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 94,484 miles. The words owners use most often: “serpentine belt” (25% of reports).
- 102engine and engine cooling complaints
- 94,484median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Serpentine belt: mentioned in 25 of 102 complaints (25%)
- Comes off: mentioned in 8 of 102 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 34 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 13 a fire.
Dodge Grand Caravan engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 105,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 88,250 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% | 65,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 73,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 177,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 169,500 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 9,700 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 24 | 3% | 12,500 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 9 | 2% | 45,500 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 28 | 2% | 53,600 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 15 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 15 | 5% | 60,625 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 25 | 3% | 39,712 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 14 | 12% | 80,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 10 | 5% | 46,640 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 13 | 4% | 61,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 18 | 6% | 89,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 76 | 17% | 84,500 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 57 | 13% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 129 | 23% | 86,228 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 102 | 17% | 94,484 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 177 | 15% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 14 | 13% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
When driving in the rain we hit water on the road and the serpentine belt comes off, you lose power steering at the time if it happens in heavy traffic you could have a crash. When looking for a solution for the problem i found it happens to a lot of people. Gates makes an after market fix part#…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Dodge Grand Caravans have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (17% of the 583 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 94,484 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “serpentine belt”, in 25 of 102 complaints, followed by “comes off” (8).
Other 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
See all 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Grand Caravan years.