1997 Dodge Caravan transmission problems
The 1997 Dodge Caravan has 142 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
142
Transmission complaints
14%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. THEN, WHITE SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER STOPPED CAR AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. CONSUMER EXITED THE CAR, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY RELATED TO RECALL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA has 142 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan transmission — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.