Two problems related to loud engine noise have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer started vehicle and heard a loud noise, smoke started coming out from the front, consumer turned off engine, but it kept on running, consumer called fire department, claim 05-4650-711.
Consumer started vehicle and heard loud noises, smoke was coming from the front so the consumer attempted to shut vehicle off, however it kept running, fire department put out fire and pulled the battery cables, claim 05-4650-711.