Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan

Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (ten problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan

The Automatic Transmission problem

In the past three years consumer changed four times automatic transmission. Vehicle was imported from canada.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

At 91,000 miles the vehicle had a sudden and catastrophic transmission failure. Given the fact that we have had a number of neighbors & friends also experience Grand Caravan transmission problems in 97 & 98 models, there obviously is a major design problem.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Vehicle was parked/ engine off/ emergency brake not applied, and 2 year old moved gear shift from park to third gear, causing vehicle to roll and hit a tree. No injuries.   Read details...


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