1997 DODGE CARAVAN Electrical Systemwiring Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
6 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION.*AK
CLOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT / CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TRADED TO CONSUMER WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. UPON DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM, THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS BROKEN. *TS. ALSO THE RIGHT AXLE OUTPUT SHAFT LEAKED OIL, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD, THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. *JB
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WHILE DRIVING ELECTRICAL WIRING WENT OUT, AND LOST ALL POWER ON VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
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WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN DISTRIBUTOR BEARINGS SEIZED UP AND CAUSED TRANSAXLE TO LOOSEN UP. TRANSMISSION THEN FAILED. VEHICLE IS AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED PLUG ON TRANSMISSION CANISTER CAP HAD MELTED. THIS HAPPENED AT 78,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM REAPPEARED IN NEW TRANSMISSION. HAD PREVIOUSLY SMELLED SULFUR LIKE FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE. VEHICLE GAVE BIG JERK , AND MADE A LOUD NOISE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. ALSO, NOTICED GRAYISH SMOKE IN REAR. AT DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC NOTICED PLUG, MADE OF PLASTIC, HAD MELTED LIKE THE FIRST ONE.*AK *SLC
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AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WILL NOT GO OFF DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE/ HORN WILL NOT FUNCTION. ALSO, CONSUMER'S WIFE SMELLED A BURNED RUBBER ODOR THAT WENT AWAY BEFORE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON. *AK DEALER REPLACED CLOCKSPRING DUE TO OPEN CIRCUIT. *SLC
FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE IGNITION OFF, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT THE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VAN WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
8 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
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