Dodge Dodge 1997
Model Dodge made in 1997 by Dodge got 13 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and seats.
Model 1997
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
9709169738A | 09/16/1997 | 54408 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
SEATS | |||||
233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
11/16/2004 | 1 | 07/30/1997 | |
Dodge caravan 97 model vin#2b4gp2432vr445831. stat farm insurance # 732-679-7775. 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. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
10/11/1997 | 2 | 12/28/1996 | |
Ignition switch failed resulting in failure of windows, a/c and abs brakes on several occasions. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
05/27/2006 | 2 | 05/27/2006 | |
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 | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
05/27/2006 | 2 | 05/27/2006 | |
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 | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
1 | 12/28/1996 | ||
Turn signal lever failed resulting in wipers engaging. | |||
OTHER | |||
09/30/2000 | 129209 | 1 | |
Ricon fleet defect. no safety defect listed. ak scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******741473 | |||
PARKING BRAKE | |||
12/26/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
Brakes failed @ 35 mph; regained brakes thereafter; emergency brake stuck (dealer claims nothing wrong). | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
05/19/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
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 | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
05/19/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
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 | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
05/19/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
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 | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
11/16/2004 | 1 | 07/30/1997 | |
Dodge caravan 97 model vin#2b4gp2432vr445831. stat farm insurance # 732-679-7775. 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. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
12/26/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
Brakes failed @ 35 mph; regained brakes thereafter; emergency brake stuck (dealer claims nothing wrong). | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
05/19/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
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 |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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NJ | BRICK | CIRCLE DODGE |