1997 Dodge Caravan brakes problems
86 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1997 Dodge Caravan, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 96v215000 concerning master cylinder in july 2002. After the repairs, the brake system caught on fire and melted the tires. Master cylinder was replaced. On 11/18/2003, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The driver sustained a damaged disc in the neck and spinal cord.
Vehicle recalled for anti-lock brakes. The brake light had come and there was a clicking noise which had come from the ABS brakes. The consumer requested reimbursement. The hydraulic master cylinder, ABS pump and motor assembly were all replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 154 complaints
- Engine 132 complaints
- Transmission 129 complaints
- Electrical system 109 complaints
- Fuel system 66 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 59 complaints
- Cruise control 45 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints