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1997 DODGE CARAVAN Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Issues in the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN

8 electrical system12v24v48v battery complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Complaints

#10036837 |
WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 4 BATTERIES IN 6 YEARS. THESE INCLUDE BATTERIES BY THREE DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS. INITIALLY, THE BATTERIES WERE COVERED BY THE 3YR/36K MILE WARRANTY, AND WE WERE TOLD THE BATTERIES WERE DEFECTIVE. OBVIOUSLY, THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE VAN. IN EACH CASE, THE BATTERIES WENT SUDDENLY DEAD (WOULD NOT HOLD ANY CHARGE AT ALL) LONG BEFORE THEY SHOULD HAVE.*AK
#564629 |
CONSUMER STATES BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
#556589 |
BATTERY FAILED. NLM
#556589 |
BATTERY FAILED. NLM
#722471 |
I FEEL THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON SOME OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAS. THEY ARE DEFENITELY A MAJOR FACTOR IN SAFETY. I HOPE THESE PROBLEMS ARE FIXED IN THE NEWER MODLES BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE PURCHASE MINI-VANS FOR THEIR FAMILY OR COMPANY VEHICLE. THEREFORE, THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE I FEEL COULD PROBABLY FALL UNDER THE LEMON LAW. OR, MANUFACTORS ARE JUST MAKING A BIG PROFIT AND ARE NOT CONSIDERING THE SAFETY OF THEIR DRIVERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM PUT THEIR FAMILY IN A VEHICLE WITH THE PROBLEMS MINE HAS AND QUARANTEE THEIR SAFETY.*AK
#716088 |
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY COME ON WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD. THEY WOULD COME ON FOR TWO TO FOUR WIPES AND THEN STOP. THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WAS RARE AT FIRST, THEN STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY. WE FINALLY TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH AT NO COST TO US. (ONLY BECAUSE WE WERE UNDER THE 36MO./36,000MI. WARANTY.) THE NEXT PROBLEM WAS THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. WE TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY AT NO COST TO US. (ONLY BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER THE 36MO./36,000MI. WARANTY) . THE OTHER PROBLEM WAS THAT THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME UNGLUED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. I WENT TO A AUTO REPAIR STORE AND PURCHASED A REAR VIEW MIRROR GLUE KIT. I GLUED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ON MYSELF. ( I DON'T HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE DEALERSHIPS GLUE) THANK YOU...
#713241 |
I FEEL THIS MODEL, CARAVAN SE SPORT, NEEDS ALOT OF UPGRADES. I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE FOR FAMILIES. I BELIEVE THAT DODGE IS
#543967 |
BATTERY FAILED.

Other 1997 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 107 complaints Air Bags 102 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 52 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 44 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 42 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 38 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 30 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 24 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 20 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 17 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 15 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 12 complaints Tires 12 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 11 complaints Child Seat 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Steering 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Child Seatretractor 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodytailgate 3 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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