2007 Dodge Caravan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Dodge Caravan sits mid-pack among Caravan years: 115 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 230, with 4 recalls and one closed investigation. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 3 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (17), fuel system (16), and brakes (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

115

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Caravan years?

Caravan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Dodge Caravan problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Engine	17	15%	▼ down
Fuel System	16	14%	— flat
Electrical System	10	9%	▼ down
Brakes	10	9%	— flat
Transmission	9	8%	▼ down
Airbags	8	7%	▼ down
Steering	8	7%	▼ down
Body & Structure	6	5%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	6	5%	▲ up
Other	5	4%	— flat
Latches & Locks	4	3%	▼ down
Suspension	4	3%	▲ up
Speed Control	4	3%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	3	3%	▼ down
Lighting	2	2%	▼ down
Seats	1	1%	▼ down
Seat Belts	1	1%	▼ down
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)	1	1%	▼ down

Does the 2007 Dodge Caravan have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E034000OtherAugust 10, 2010 · 6,686 units

Defect

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.

Consequence

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

08E048000LightingAugust 8, 2008 · 11,534 units

Defect

EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 11,534 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. CS090-B001L AND CS090-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOWER BEAM PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

08E039000LightingJune 10, 2008 · 2,520 units

Defect

MAXZONE IS RECALLING 2,520 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS AND 334-1103R-AS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2001-2007 DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1-888-286-1188 (WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, UT, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, AK, HI) 1-877-253-8930 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, WV, VA) 1-800-859-4755 (NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS) 1-866-783-6858 (ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, KY).

07E104000Visibility & WipersDecember 11, 2007 · 1,657 units

Defect

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OIL BEGIN TO LEAK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 9, 2016

“2007 CARAVAN WITH 11300 MILES. I HAVE HAD TRANS PROBLEMS SINCE 800 MILES. DEALER CALLS IT A BUMP STOP HOWEVER CAN'T FIX IT BECAUSE NO SERVICE LIGHT IS ON. NOW HEARING STRANGE SOUNDS FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR (ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP) DEALERS MECHANIC SAYS CHANGE IT BUT DODGE CORPORATE SAYS NO LIGHT AGAIN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 25, 2008

“DODGE CARAVAN SXT, 65,000 MILES. MY CAR SINCE NEW ON 10-30-03. LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURED AT THE FLEXIBLE/RIGID TUBE CONNECTION CLOSEST TO THE WHEEL IN MY DRIVEWAY. IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING OCCURRED. DEALER D'AMBROSIO DODGE REPAIRED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY RECALL. THIS IS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 3, 2007

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND HAVE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,629 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 22, 2008

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE LIFTGATE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS ALERTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING AWAY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ERROR. THE INCIDENT LED TO A CRASH THAT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 31, 2014 · crash

2007 Dodge Caravan — common questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 115 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Caravan year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2007 Caravan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (17 complaints), fuel system (16 complaints), brakes (10 complaints).

Does the 2007 Dodge Caravan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Dodge Caravan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Caravan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Caravan years to avoid are 1996, 1993, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1994, 1991, 1999, 2005, 1995, 2000, 2008. The cleanest record among Caravan years belongs to 2019.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2007 compare to other Caravan years?

What are the most common 2007 Dodge Caravan problems?

Does the 2007 Dodge Caravan have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2007 Dodge Caravan — common questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan reliable?

What are the most common 2007 Caravan problems?

Does the 2007 Dodge Caravan have recalls?

Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan under NHTSA investigation?

Which Dodge Caravan years should you avoid?

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