1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Seats Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
5 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SLOWING DOWN, CONSUMER WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION. HINGE ON DRIVER SEAT BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE AND INJURY TO TO DRIVER. REAR AND FRONTAL IMPACT. *AK *YD
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THIS IS THE DESCRIPTION TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY (WITHOUT PICTURES) TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM. I AM FORWARDING A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT I ENLISTED WITH CENTURY/GRACO CHILDRENS PRODUCTS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS CONCERN IN THAT THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE THAT ANY OF THE CAR SEATS IN THIS CATAGORY COULD BE ANY MORE FUNCTIONAL OR LESS DANGEROUS THAN THE ONE I HAVE. THE REASON IS THAT ALL THE CAR SEATS HAVE THE SAME PLASTIC USED FOR THE BASES. HERE IS THE ATTACHED MEMO: I HAVE A VERY SERIOUS CONCERN WHICH WAS RECENTLY BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION. THE CAR SEAT BASE IN REFERENCE TO THE CAR SEAT MODEL STATED ABOVE HAS A SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFECT. WHEN OUR LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP WAS INSTALLING OUR CAR SEAT IN OUR NEW VEHICLE THE BASE WOULD NOT ANGLE PROPERLY. WHEN THE BASE WAS EXAMINED BY THE INSPECTOR, SHE DISCOVERED THE PLASTIC ON...
WHILE STOPPING ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER FROM BEHIND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. THEN, CONSUMER RAN INTO A FENCE. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE AND HUNG DRIVER BY LEFT ARM. DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, FELL BACK, AND HIT CHILD IN CAR SEAT IN THE HEAD, THE MIDDLE SEAT WHERE TWO TODDLERS WERE, ALSO BROKE AND FLIPPED BACKWARD, CONSUMER WAS INJURED, ALSO STATED HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK, POSSIBLE CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. *SLC
MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE STOPPED. THREE SEATS TWISTED FROM THE FORCE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK(MY SEAT) SNAPPED BACKWARDS CAUSING MY 5 YR. OLD DAUGHTER (WHO WAS SITTING BEHIND ME) TO STRIKE HER FACE, HEAD AND JAW CAUSING INJURY. THE SEAT IS A POWER SEAT AND ALLTHOUGH IT SNAPPED BACKWARDS AND BENT, IT COULD STILL BE OPERATED TO MOVE IT BACK UP INTO DRIVING POSITION. MY DAUGHTER COULD HAVE SUFFERED A FATAL HEAD INJURY FROM THE IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.
BUCKET SEAT: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN A TRUCK RAN A LIGHT AND HIT VAN ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE, VEHICLE SWERVED AROUND IN THE STREET. THE IMPACT FROM THE ACCIDENT BENT THE BARS THAT THE BUCKET SEAT ATTATCHES TO ON THE FLOORBOARD. *AK
Other 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Air Bags
84 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
61 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
47 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
46 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
46 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
41 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
36 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
22 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
16 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
15 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
7 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
6 complaints
Child Seat
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Child Seatshellbooster
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint