KnownCarProblems2007 Dodge Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Caravan, most often about the engine (21% of complaints, typically around 99,500 miles). It is 11th of 18 Caravan model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2007 Dodge Caravan problems
Engine
17 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
After refueling our 2007 Dodge grand Caravan, it stalled after going less than a mile. We were making a turn at the time. We lost power steering since the engine stalled & the check oil light came on. We were able to get it to the side of the road. After turning it off for a little while, we got it to restart but…
Unknown. After refueling, if you fill up the tank all the way the car wll completely lose power once you start driving. This may happen immediately or after you have been driving for a few minutes. You will lose all power steering and power brakes, making it difficult to control the vehicle. If you have any speed at…
Fuel system
16 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.
After refueling our 2007 Dodge grand Caravan, it stalled after going less than a mile. We were making a turn at the time. We lost power steering since the engine stalled & the check oil light came on. We were able to get it to the side of the road. After turning it off for a little while, we got it to restart but…
After filling up at gas station (dte showed 68mi) pulled onto street - engine sputtered and would hardly run.next fillup - approximately 2 weeks later about same dte drove about 1/2 mile and vehicle stalled and difficult to get started. Very dangerous -to be in traffic and stall. Have read online - am not the only one…
Brakes
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, drum, driveline.
Almost total loss of braking ability. Brakes also wear out too fast. The minivan has only 35000 miles and just had the second set of pads at 31000 miles. Yesterday while driving in the mountains the brakes over heated and almost caught fire (a lot of smoke). I was staying off the brakes as much as possible and in 3rd…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the door locks constantly failed to lock. He took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $400 to have the issue repaired. He then heard a strange noise while driving various speeds. He took the vehicle to an auto repair shop and they offered to repair the ABS…
Electrical
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The two overhead map lights stopped working. Upon investigation it appears that each light bulb and holder were severely scorched at the electrical contact. The plastic was melted and was black in color, indicating possible arcing. Further investigation showed that the main housing was melted enough to deform the…
Dome light bulb socket had burn marks form overheating and contacts overheated and plastic melted making the bulb inoperative. Appears to be a fire hazard.
Transmission
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the door locks constantly failed to lock. He took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $400 to have the issue repaired. He then heard a strange noise while driving various speeds. He took the vehicle to an auto repair shop and they offered to repair the ABS…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan which was purchased on december 28, 2006. While approaching a stop sign she noticed that the vehicle began to idle excessively. The vehicle was taken to her independent mechanic where she had a transmission flush performed. After the transmission was flushed, the vehicle would not…
Air bags
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
I have nothing but trouble out when you get she where and it get hot and don't what to start back but it doesn't over heat or nothing and it will just shift down when u are driving 70 miles hour it hard to shift and the air bag light go flashlight on and off all the time when you are driving down the road u can be…
Steering
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: gear box.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, a loss of powering steering occurred without warning. The contact experienced difficulty in turning the steering wheel and cautiously maneuvered to the side of the road. The engine was turned off. There was power…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle steered to the right at any speed. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. They attempted to adjust the front end and re-aligned the vehicle, but nothing worked. The dealer even changed the front two tires, but the failure continued. The…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the brakes began to fail while driving 45 MPH. While inspecting the vehicle, she observed that the brakes were completely rusted. The failure caused the wheels to drag and made it impossible to steer the vehicle. The dealer grinded the rust from the brakes…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caravan sxt equipped with bridgestone turanza el 42 tires, line size p215/65/16, dot number [VIN]. The contact stated that the tread belt on all four tires was severely dry rotted. The vehicle was taken to a tire center and the four tires were replaced with a different brand of tires. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Dodge Caravan recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine stall after refueling
Summary
This defect petition evaluates july 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (my) 2007 dodge grand caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.the petitioner's vehicle is a chrysler rs platform minivan.the rs platform includes my 2003 through 2007 dodge grand caravan, dodge caravan, chrysler town and country and chrysler voyager minivans.NHTSA evaluated the petition by analyzing consumer complaints submitted to the agency, analyzing field data, reviewing technical information provided in chrysler's response to an agency information request and testing an rs minivan identified by its owner as experiencing post-refuel engine stalls.after
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints, typically around 99,500 miles); fuel system (16 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); brakes (10 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Caravan have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Dodge Caravan. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Dodge Caravan?
- It is 11th of 18 Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 81 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.