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1997 DODGE CARAVAN Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Issues in the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN

6 power trainautomatic transmissionparkneutral start interlock switch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

6

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

All Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Complaints

#8019277 | September 24, 2002

CONSUMER STATES SHE IS ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE.*JB

#8015658 | August 6, 2002

CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT FOOT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ON BRAKE TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO GEAR. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAME W/2 BUILT IN CSS.*AK

#8006691 | April 1, 2002 Crash

CHILD STARTED VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT GEAR INTO REVERSE, RESULTING INTO AN ACCIDENT, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A LOCKING MECHANISM THAT PREVENTED GEARS TO SHIFT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES.*AK

#757372 | January 28, 2002

I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS DESIGN WITH THE KIDS IN MIND, THE CASE HAS BEEN REPORTED AND EVEN SHOW ON ODI BOARD WITH NUMBER ODI ID 515856. THE PROBLEM IS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER BUT TURNED IT DOWN TO BE AN OPTION ON THE VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSED TO BE ERROR TO THE VEHICLES. I AM MAKING CLAIM TO RECALL THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE EASLY OUT OF PARKING BY KIDS. OTHER CARS EVEN MY 1991 TOYOTA NEEDS YOU TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE BEFORE YOU CAN ENGAGE THE TRANSMITION. D/ CHRYSLER IS CLAIMING THAT IS STATED ON THE MANUAL NOT TO LEAVE THE KID IN THE CAR. BUY THIS IS NOT AN EXCUSES TO PUT AMERCAN KID IN DANGER. I WAS ADVISED TO SELL THE CAR BUT I AM NOT WILLING TO PUT ANOTHER KIDS IN DANGER, PLEASE TALK TO CHYSLER TO STOP PUTTING...

#880315 | February 12, 2001 Crash

VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK SO THAT CONSUMER COULD EXIT VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXIT FROM VEHICLE TRANSMISSION GEAR HAD SLIPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE GEAR, AND VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING. DODGE HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

#534871 | June 10, 1998

VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED WITH INTERLOCK SYSTEM, ALLOWING CHILD TO ENGAGE GEARS.

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 Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 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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