1997 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan has 129 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
129
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND HEARD LOUD NOISES, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT SO THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF, HOWEVER IT KEPT RUNNING, FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE AND PULLED THE BATTERY CABLES, CLAIM 05-4650-711. *SLC ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA has 129 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan engine — 15% 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.