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2007 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan sits mid-pack among Grand Caravan years: 273 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 364, with 3 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 21 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (49), engine (41), and electrical system (34), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

273

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

18

Crash-involved

11

Fires reported

21

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Grand Caravan years?

Grand Caravan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted1,962 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 12 complaints1989: 30 complaints1990: 69 complaints1991: 150 complaints1992: 319 complaints1993: 391 complaints1994: 248 complaints1995: 118 complaints1996: 1,860 complaints1997: 857 complaints1998: 761 complaints1999: 599 complaints2000: 558 complaints2001: 362 complaints2002: 417 complaints2003: 289 complaints2004: 144 complaints2005: 1,341 complaints2006: 378 complaints2007: 273 complaints2008: 1,962 complaints2009: 798 complaints2010: 1,307 complaints2011: 821 complaints2012: 816 complaints2013: 656 complaints2014: 476 complaints2015: 348 complaints2016: 1,220 complaints2017: 531 complaints2018: 349 complaints2019: 307 complaints2020: 23 complaints
Grand 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 Grand Caravan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System4918%
Engine4115%
Electrical System3412%
Transmission238%
Lighting207%
Airbags166%
Body & Structure155%
Steering145%
Tires & Wheels124%
Brakes104%
Other73%
Latches & Locks62%
Speed Control62%
Visibility & Wipers52%
Seat Belts52%
Seats52%
Suspension41%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%

Does the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

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

10V338000SeatsJuly 27, 2010 · 2 units

Defect

DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD IS RECALLING 2 MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

Consequence

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

Remedy

DRIVING SPECIALTIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRIVING SPECIALTIES AT 1-707-553-1515.

10V261000SeatsJune 14, 2010 · 2 units

Defect

ARIZONA MOBILITY PRODUCTS (AMP) IS RECALLING ONE 2005 AND ONE 2007 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

Consequence

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

Remedy

AMP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMP AT 1-602-385-5988.

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.

“AFTER ALMOST EVERY FILL UP VEHICLE STALLS WHEN GOING DOWN ROAD. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THE VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE IS DEFECTIVE. EVIDENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A SAFETY ISSUE IN MY OPINION. TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND YOUR VEHICLES SHUT DOWN IS DANGEROUS. WHY DOES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 17, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION THREE TIMES AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO REMAIN AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 19, 2012 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAME OVERHEATED. THE FUSES WERE EXTREMELY HOT AND SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 4, 2018 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF. THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS NOT APPLICABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,652.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 19, 2007 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DOME LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE DOME LIGHT SOCKET WAS MELTING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 1, 2008 · fire

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan — common questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 273 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Grand Caravan year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2007 Grand Caravan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (49 complaints), engine (41 complaints), electrical system (34 complaints).

Does the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan under NHTSA investigation?

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

Which Dodge Grand Caravan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Caravan years to avoid are 2008, 1996, 2005, 2010, 2016, 1997, 2011, 2012, 2009, 1998, 2013, 1999, 2000, 1993, 1991. The cleanest record among Grand Caravan years belongs to 1986.

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.