1997 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 117 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 117 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 25
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 25 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision . Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Since incident, SRS light stayed illuminated while driving, and horn assembly/ cruise control became inoperable. *slc
Vehicle has experienced multiple electrical problems since it was purchased three years ago: windshield wipers come on by themselves for no reason, CD player works intermittently, instrument panel goes haywire and we lose the gauges and mileage, power door locks work intermittently, keyless entry works intermittently, air conditioner odor and fan problems, sometimes cool air sometimes not and the list goes on.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Engine 123 complaints
- Air bags 111 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Transmission 73 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 66 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints