1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 102,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “front brake” (9% of reports).
- 54service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 102,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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.
- Front brake: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 105,703 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 16 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 33 | 6% | 23,673 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 133 | 10% | 20,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 5 | 3% | 52,569 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 8 | 3% | 29,002 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 26 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 14 | 12% | 49,240 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 14 | 6% | 25,356 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 32 | 11% | 23,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 19 | 6% | 43,666 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 36 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 50 | 12% | 96,500 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 38 | 7% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 54 | 9% | 102,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 95 | 8% | 120,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 5 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
Risk: As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brake line failure - brake fluid leaked out due to corrosion. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that some of the brake lines were severely corroded…
Complete brake failure due to rusted brake lines and sudden loss of all brake fluid no stopping ability except emergency brake (only effective at low speed). *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Dodge Grand Caravans have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (9% 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 102,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “front brake”, in 5 of 54 complaints, followed by “pedal went” (5).
Other 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
See all 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Grand Caravan years.