2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2022 · 182 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Grand Caravan years
Far fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 26 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 23rd out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (41 complaints, 23%), typically at around 88,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 7 fires, 15 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System41 · ~88,000 mi
Electrical System30 · ~67,000 mi
Engine26 · ~84,500 mi
Power Train23 · ~55,350 mi
Air Bags16 · ~72,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling15 · ~50,000 mi
Steering14 · ~42,300 mi
Structure14 · ~87,000 mi
Exterior Lighting11 · ~62,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline8 · ~74,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System4123%88,000——
Electrical System3016%67,000——
Engine2614%84,500——
Power Train2313%55,350——
Air Bags169%72,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling158%50,000——
Steering148%42,300——
Structure148%87,000——
Exterior Lighting116%62,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline84%74,500——
Wheels84%72,260——
Interior Lighting63%48,200——
Latches/locks/linkages63%29,541——
Vehicle Speed Control63%70,250——
Equipment53%77,000——
Seat Belts53%35,000——
Seats53%119,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic53%52,569——
Service Brakes42%136,000——
Suspension42%30,000——
Tires42%71,130——
Unknown or Other42%73,500——
Visibility42%78,000——
Service Brakes, Air11%42,300——
Traction Control System11%50,000——
Visibility/wiper11%84,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 25 complaints
2007: 132007132008: 882009: 8200982010: 23232011: 212011212012: 16162013: 6201362014: 25252015: 232015232016: 15152017: 7201772018: 662019: 6201962020: 442022: 120221

n = 182 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (2)

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SeatsJul 27, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V338000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: Driving specialties ltd is recalling 2 model year 2006 and 2007 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.

Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.

Fix: Driving specialties will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact driving specialties at 1-707-553-1515.

SeatsJun 14, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V261000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: Arizona mobility products (amp) is recalling one 2005 and one 2007 conversion vans built on dodge grand caravan chassis equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.

Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.

Fix: Amp will notify owners and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact amp at 1-602-385-5988.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Engine Stall After Refueling (DP14002) — opened Sep 5, 2014, closed Apr 6, 2015.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 215/65/R16, DOT Number: (not available). The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the driver’s side front tire experienced a blowout causing the steering wheel to shake. The contact was…

Tires · received Jul 7, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11472773

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-84 IN IDAHO THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIRE TO FAIL. THE TIRES WERE COOPER CS5 GT 98T SERIAL NUMBER [redacted]

Wheels · received Sep 16, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11355415

After each and every vehicle fueling, the vehicle stalls several times causing loss of steering and brakes. This is dangerous and unsafe as this scenario happened to me at an intersection and at a turn nearly causing me to have an accident. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 8, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11323890

Whever i fill up the gas tank, the car starts to stall and jerks and stops all the way. It displays engine light and goes into cruise mode. I have to turn it off n back on and still jerks until the fuel is little empty. When i don't fill it full then it doesn't do this

Unknown or Other · received Jan 11, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11298613

My 2007 dodge grand caravan se can be easily shifted into gear while in auxiliary power, and it sometimes locks out my brakes, as there is a locked steering wheel you can't steer it and can't turn it on without shifting back to park which can be difficult if the brakes lock. A child could easily…

Service Brakes · received Jan 7, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11297532

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 41 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.