1997 DODGE CARAVAN Complaints

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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - CHICAGO, IL

    WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HARD, VEHICLE SHIMMIED VERY HARD WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAD TO FIX THE STABLIZAR BAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - COVINGTON, GA

    THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN SEVERAL TSB'S ON THE DOORS DEALER SAID IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - THE WOODLANDS, TX

    WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FOR QUICK STOP, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO TRAVEL TOO FAR BEFORE COMPLETELY STOPPING.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - ROUND ROCK, TX

    THE FRONT DISC BRAKES HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM, AFTER THE LATEST BRAKE REPLACEMENT, ROTORS ONLY LASTED A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THEY WARPED AGAIN. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - BIRMINGHAM HOOVER, AR

    IN VEHICLE, REAR 3RD ROW PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER RESTRAINT/SEAT BELT DEVICE FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS THAT AT ROOF ANCHOR POINT, THE BOLT ASSEMBLY "UNSCREWED" AND FELL OUT WHEN DAUGHTER ATTEMPTED TO SECURE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THERE WAS NO INJURY, BUT SHOULD THIS BOLT BE ABLE TO DO THIS? THERE HAD BEEN NO PHYSICAL CONTACT OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SEATBELT USE. IF A COLLISION HAD OCCURRED AT THE TIME THIS BOLT WAS FAILING, THE RESTRAINT SAFTEY SYSTEM COULD HAVE FAILED CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DEATH WHEN IT OUGHT NOT BE POSSIBLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND RESPOND. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO CHRYSLER DEALER FOR REINSTALLATION. ALSO, ALL OTHER ANCHORS OUGHT BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED TO INSURE NO OCCURRANCES OF SAME.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - HERNDON, VA

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS SELF ACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM WILL BE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - HAYWARD, CA

    DEAL SAID CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT I NOTICE THERE IS A DIFFERENCE LACTH MECHANISM BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT DOORS. THE RIGHT DOOR HAS ONE LATCH AND THE LEFT HAS TWO LATCHES. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - CLIFTON, VA

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCCASSIONALLY COME ON BY THEMSELVES (EVEN WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION) AND RUN UNTIL THE DRIVER JIGGLES THE SWITCH A LITTLE TO STOP THEM. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - BLOOMFIELD, IN

    AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WON'T GO OFF. ALSO, IT AFFECTED CRUISER CONTROL. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT COULD BE A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
    - BAYSIDE, NY

    BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCATIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO, BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED THROUGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE