Four problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver seatback failure. While the vehicle was stationary in a parking lot, the driver climbed into the driver seat, and the seat back spontaneously failed. The seat back collapsed onto the child passenger seated behind the driver, causing slight superficial injury. Examination showed that the seat back suffered metal sheer and spot weld failure. Vehicle was stationary at the time of the seat back failure, and had not been in any previous accident, nor had the seat ever been replaced. This was the original manufacturer's seat.
Was hit from behind in 1997 Dodge caravan and pushed into vehicle in front, airbags deployed, front seat recliner assembly went back, throwing driver to back, causing head, neck and back injury.
Windshield wiper comes on when the switch is off.
Middle right bucket seat lift handle is too small and the spring is too heavy for an adult to operate.
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| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems |