6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,667 miles

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1997 Dodge Caravan body / paint problems

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1997 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments

problem #6

Oct 012002

Caravan 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The driver's side sliding door will not open. This poses a safety hazard if consumer needed to remove children from vehicle in an emergency.

- Johnston, RI, USA

problem #5

Feb 052001

Caravan

  • miles
When trying to open sliding door handle did break in driver's hand without a show of a crack. The door lock system was replaced. The dealer pointed out that breaking of door was common with these vehicle.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 262000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine had leaking seals which caused exhaust manifold to leak. Fumes would come from blower (defroster) when it was turned on. There was an electrical short in engine. Also, windshield wipers were erratic & would come on or off by themselves, and having a lot of problems with starter. Gasoline leaks from the tank due to the seal failure. Inside door panel on drivers side is broken.

- Pleasant Hills, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 172000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On two occasions while driving the door ajar light came on, indicating that a door is open. The passenger's door on driver's side had nearly come open. Cause unknown.

- North Field, MA, USA

problem #2

Sep 211999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger sliding door intermittently will not lock when other doors are locked (manually / remote).

- Leesburg, FL, USA

problem #1

May 251997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right side sliding door: Driving approximately 50mph and the door opened, hit brakes and door slammed shut, but did not latch. Took to dealer and they said it was the electric motor lock.

- Jasper, TX, USA

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