| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 17 repairs.
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (58%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015238000 miUS $116 | Limp mode | ||
| Dodge in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011156000 miUS $150 | Car sputtered, hesitated while acceleration. Fixed intake system | ||
| Dodge in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011323000 mi | Transmission failure. No repair. Junked vehicle. | ||
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Minnesota, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Feb 201090000 miUS $302 | Bent splash shield on starter housing was being struck by bolt on torque converter, making noise. Water pump was leaking through weep hole. Replaced water pump. Replaced upper radiator hose. | ||
| Dodge in Minnesota, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009188000 miUS $650 | Fuel pump went out EGR valve went bad | ||
| Dec 2009190000 mi | transmission went out - van junked | ||
| Dodge in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 2009108500 miC $400 | Rusted gas tank straps. Tank fell off in parking lot, where we live (Oh, lucky me). | ||
| Jun 2009109740 miC $215 | Right front strut spring seat rusted and dropped spring onto tire. Installed used (new condition) complete strut assembly. Just have to get alignment checked. | ||
| Dodge in Arizona, United States May 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Jul 200976000 miUS $470 | Driver's door window mechanism stripped out and window fell into door. New power window motor and mechanism installed. | ||
| Feb 2012101000 miUS $100 | Water pump leaking, replaced pump, thermostat, and coolant. | ||
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Missouri, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011115000 miUS $517 | Flexible brakes hoses replaced Cleaned and lubricated parking brake cable Freon added top AC | ||
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Germany May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200935340 mi€1000 | One rear tailgate lift strut broke and had to be removed in order to close the tailgate; was advised both needed to be replaced as a set. | ||
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