Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dodge peaked in 1998, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Dodge Dodge
Coupe, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 8, 1998 to Sep 26, 2007.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints6Below the median 1997 coupe
Severity index16.71997 coupes average 15.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dodge name lighting
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1997 Dodge Dodge
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Dodge Dodge
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 26, 2007Failure May 27, 2006Corning, NYConcealment devices, Headlights
THE ORIGINAL HEAD LIGHTS ARE WARN, DETERIORATED, AND DON'T LAMINATE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HIGH BEAMS ARE EQUAL TO ALL OTHER CARS LOW BEAMS. THE LUMIUNS DON'T GET OUT, BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE LENS COVER. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL CARAVANS AROUND THE DATE OF 1997 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AT A COST OF AROUND $200.00 EACH. THEY ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AT NIGHT, A REAL HAZARD, AND THEY ARE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SHOULD BE REPLACED BY CORP/ DEALER. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10204222 - Filed Nov 19, 2004Failure Nov 16, 2004OLD Bridge, NJSensor/control module, ReclinerCrash2 injured
DODGE CARAVAN 97 MODEL VIN#[XXX]. STAT FARM INSURANCE # [XXX]. THE ABOVE DODGE CARAVAN WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A SCHOOL BUS ON TUE. 16TH NOV 04 ON ROUTE 516 OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE UTILITY POLE. *AK THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO WORK. THE DRIVER SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD INSTEAD OF PROTECTING US FROM NECK AND BODY INJURY. THE VEHICLE IS WITH STATEFARM INSURANCE. THEY MAY REMOVE IT FROM ITS TEMPORARY STORAGE IN COUPLE OF DAYS. YOU MAY CONTACT THEM OR THE OLD BRIDGE POLICE IN CASE YOU WANT TO INSPECT THE FAILED SAFETY SYSTEMS. UPDATED 08/03/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 10100184 - Filed Feb 24, 2001Failure Sep 30, 2000129,209 milesSuisun City, CAUnknown or other
RICON FLEET DEFECT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. AK SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS******741473
NHTSA complaint 10006516 - Filed Jul 17, 2000Failure May 19, 2000Hayward, CAAutomatic transmission, Axle shaft, Differential unit, Front
THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN TOWN AND ON THE HIGHWAY. DODGE FIXED THE VEHICLE ONCE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSY. THEY SAID IT WAS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM AND DID REPAIRS ON THE REAR AXLE, ASSY. AND BEARING, TRANSMISSION AND OTHER MAJOR PARTS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 725572 - Filed Jan 1, 1999Failure Dec 26, 1998Meriden, CTParking brake, Service brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
BRAKES FAILED @ 35 MPH; REGAINED BRAKES THEREAFTER; EMERGENCY BRAKE STUCK (DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG).
NHTSA complaint 701786 - Filed Oct 8, 1998Failure Oct 11, 1997Naples, FLSwitch, Turn signal
TURN SIGNAL LEVER FAILED RESULTING IN WIPERS ENGAGING.
NHTSA complaint 541929
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 9709169738A Sep 16, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.