1997 Dodge VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge VAN. That is the most of any VAN model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Dodge VAN problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 13% | 98,023 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Dodge VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge VAN.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 1997 dodge voyager van and have been having constant problems with the ps, ac, and alternator belt slipping off, causing damage to the ps and alternator mounting brackets. At best, i have had to drive the vehicle home using the electricity from the battery to power the spark plugs and have…
1997 dodge 3500 maxi van with tire failure due to defective valve stems. **cc the consumer's vehicle has had three tire failures, on the same vehicle, due to defective valve stems. The stem manufacturers are eha schrader and fha
1997 dodge caravan has severe strut tower corrosion on front drivers side. This has not failed yet, but could cause crash if strut comes through top of housing. *jb
The problem that i am having is with the gauges. My abs and check engine soon light comes on and the gauges go out. I can tell how fast i'm going i can tell how much gas i have and my doors will not lock themselves. I have had the computer reset. We have diconnected the negitive battery cable and…
My 1997 dodge grand caravan was in for transmission problems, and at 117,000 miles i learned my transmission is also going. I know two other people who replaced their transmissions before 100,000. Don't buy one.*ak
Other Dodge VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge VAN?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.