Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Table 1 shows 20 common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (13 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission is being rebuilt again this is my third transmission. The original was replaced at 16,500 miles with a remanufactured from Chrysler transmission,which an independant shop purchased from darrow Dodge and has installed it,and now only after 31,000 miles first gear went out on it and it   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Caravan. Two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Two weeks later, the transmission failed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Consumer discovered that foot does not have to be on brake to shift vehicle into gear. Consumer very concerned about safety of children in vehicle. Consumer's vehicle came w/2 built in css.   Read details...


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