2007 Dodge Caravan problems
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Common 2007 Dodge Caravan problems
The Dodge Caravan, a dependable minivan, has its share of common problems. The 2006 model year, for instance, has issues with leaks in the oil filter adapter in the engine block. This issue may also lead to an oil leak.
Power door lock failure is among the most reported problems for the 2005 Dodge Caravan. This issue is often attributed to a faulty key and the internal switch, causing the door locks to malfunction. Drivers report that a beep confirmed that their doors were locked before driving, but upon checking later, they often found their doors unlocked. Some owners were able to restore their power door lock's function by removing and replacing the 20 amp fuse.
Engine stalling caused by a dirty throttle body is a common problem for some units of the 2003 Dodge Caravan. Several owners experienced low engine idle while their van was warmed up, causing the oil light to flash and stay on. The problem would reportedly only go away after they accelerate. Some drivers experienced rough idle while in gear, while others noticed that their engine hesitates during acceleration. Oily residue may block air flow in the closed throttle, which often results in low engine idle speed or frequent stalling. Cleaning the throttle body usually corrects this issue.
In summary, the Dodge Caravan, while generally reliable, has common problems such as oil leaks, crankshaft seal issues, power door lock failure, and engine stalling due to a dirty throttle body. These issues have been reported by owners of various model years, including 2003, 2005, and 2006.
Is 2007 a good year for Dodge Grand Caravan?
The 2007 Grand Caravan lasts around 250,000 miles with some engine computer and suspension issues. At $3,578 – 4,104, it's a budget-friendly choice buyers can count on. Stow 'n Go seating is great for cargo room, the seats are comfortable and ownership costs are reasonable.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
What is the recall on the 2007 Dodge Caravan?
2007 Dodge Caravan Recall
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.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
Is 2007 a good year for Dodge Grand Caravan?
The 2007 Grand Caravan lasts around 250,000 miles with some engine computer and suspension issues. At $3,578 – 4,104, it's a budget-friendly choice buyers can count on. Stow 'n Go seating is great for cargo room, the seats are comfortable and ownership costs are reasonable.
What engine is in 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The Grand Caravan SXT is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 200 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman says this engine "is quiet and competent but doesn't stand out in any way.
How many miles can a 2007 Dodge Caravan go on a full tank?
360 miles
Compare Side-by-Side
| 2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy | Regular Gasoline |
| 18 MPG 16 23 combined city/highway city highway | |
| 5.6 gal/100mi | |
| 360 miles Total Range |
2007 Dodge Caravan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Caravan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Dodge Caravan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Dodge Caravan
The NHTSA has received 82 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Dodge Caravan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Dodge Caravan vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-18
- VIN: 1D4GP25R37B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE GAS TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO CRACKS AT THE FUEL PUMP. GAS CAP LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. HAD IT REPLACED A WEEK AGO AND IT HAS COME ON AGAIN AFTER PAYING $1,800.00. WHEN ORDERED FROM THE DEALERSHIP THEY SHIPPED IT OUT CRACKED AND THE MECHANICS HAD TO HUNT DOWN ANOTHER. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE NOT KNOWING THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE.. MECHANICS STATE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL. HOW IS THIS NOT ON A RECALL? *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-21
- VIN: 2D4GP44LX7R
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH SEEMS TO BE BURNING OUT NOT ALLOWING ME TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN ON THE ELECTRIC SWITCH AND WHEN IT DOES, HAS A HARD TIME TRYING TO GO BACK UP. THEN MY DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER VAN DOOR HAS A BUTTON ON TOP IN THE FRONT THAT YOU CAN HIT IT AND ITS SUPPOSE TO OPEN THAT SIDE OF THE VAN DOOR, THE VAN DOOR ALSO DOESN'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE IT HAS TO BE OPENED ON THE OUTSIDE POSING A DANGEROUS ISSUE. BUT THE OTHER SWITCH OPENS THE PASSENGER SIDE VAN DOOR FINE. MY 3RD ROW SEATS DON'T WANT TO STAY UP , THEY WANT TO LAY DOWN POSING SAFETY HAZARDS. MY BEARINGS OR SOMETHING SOUND BAD, AND MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS TO BE OPENED ON THE INSIDE AND WO'NT OPEN ON THE OUTSIDE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-15
- VIN: 1D4GP25R37B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK I DROVE AWAY FROM THE FUEL PLACE, AND I WAS AT A GREEN LIGHT MAKING A LEFT TURN AND DURING THE LEFT TURN MY VAN STALLED!! ANOTHER TIME AFTER THIS, DIRECTLY AFTER FILLING UP GAS I WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT NOT FAR FROM WHERE I FUELED UP, WHEN MY VAN SURGED FORWARD! THIS IS APPARENTLY AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" UP TO THE 2005 DODGE CARAVAN FOR A FAULTY VAPOUR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE THAT IS BUILT INTO THE GAS TANK. I CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE MY VAN WAS A 2007 NOT A 2005 THAT THEY COULDN'T RECALL IT. THIS IS SO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND UNBELIEVABLE THAT THEY WON'T EXTEND THIS WARRANTY.HAD SOMEONE BEEN COMING WHEN I WAS TURNING LEFT AND MY VAN STALLED I WOULD'VE BEEN T-BONED. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-08
- VIN: 2D4GP44LX7R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 ALL, IT IS PRETTY IMPOSSIBLE TO SLOW DOWN. THERE ARE MANY OTHER DESCRIPTIONS OF THIS PROBLEM POSTED BY MANY PEOPLE AT HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/GRAND_CARAVAN/ 2007/FUEL_SYSTEM/FUEL_PROPULSION_SYSTEM.SHTML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-13
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (PUTMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, 3 CALIFORNIA DR., BURLINGAME, CA 94010) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONTACT WOULD BECOME SLEEPY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THIS WAS DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE FLOORBOARD WAS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
- VIN: 1D4GP25B17B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-992-1997 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,464.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-06
- VIN: 1D4GP45R37B
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION NHTSA PRELIMINARY EVALUATION #PE10022 LOW BEAMS VERY DIM, HIGH BEAMS ONLY WORK WHEN TURN INDICATOR IS HELD IN A FORWARD LOCATION. WITHOUT HIGH BEAMS I CAN NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT, HOLDING THE HIGH BEAM ON VIA THE TURN INDICATOR CAUSES DANGEROUS DRIVING. IF DRIVING OR STATIONARY THE LOW BEAMS DO NOT WORK. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN 2015, THE PROBLEM DID NOT HAPPEN UNTIL 2016, SO WE WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL, AS THE RECALL WAS CONSIDERED CLOSED IN 2015.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-24
- VIN: 2D4GP44L37R
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERIG BECOME NOISY AFTER BEING DRIVENA FEW MILES AT HIGHER SPEEDS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-01
- VIN: 1D4GP45R07B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF INTERMITTENTLY STALLING THAT OTHERS REPORT AFTER FUELING. IT COMES AND GOES.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-09
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VAN STALLED OUT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-28
- VIN: 1D4GP24R57B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MINIVAN STALLS SOON AFTER REFUELING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, ALWAYS WITHIN 1/2 MILE FROM REFUELING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-20
- VIN: 1D4GP25B47B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASHBOARD STARTED COMING APART AT THE SEAMS. I ASKED DODGE AND THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE HEAT & NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE SEAM HAS RIPPED WIDE OPEN EXPOSING THE ENGINE. PLUS MY ARMS ON MY CHAIRS HAVE CRACKED. THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AND WE HAD TO REPLACE IT AT OUR EXPENSE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS BROKE AND WE HAD TO REPLACE IT. BUT I AM WORRIED IT WILL GET SO HOT THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL GO OFF. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS IN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. PLEASE HELP.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- VIN: 1D4GP25R17B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER A COMPLETE FILL-UP. THIS COULD CAUSE A DANGEROUS CONDITION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. SIMILAR SYMPTOMS TO A 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY I HAD WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR A DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK SENSOR.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-09
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-08
- VIN: SD4GP44L07R
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HAS AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE DOOR PANELS AND BOTTOM CHASE. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE MUFFLER DUE TO RUST AND YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE NEAR THE DOOR PANELS A HOLE IS FORMING DUE TO DAMAGES FROM RUST/CORROSION. THE VEHICLE IS TYPICALLY KEPT INDOORS AND SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING THESE KINDS OF DAMAGES.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-20
- VIN: 1D4GP25B77B
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 DRIVING AND FOR KNOW REASON THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND IT WILL SHUT DOWN WE HAD IT CHECK IT DOESN'T GIVE ANY CODES AT ALL WHEN THIS HAPPENS U GOT TO TAKE THE BATTERY CABLE OFF AND RESET EVERY TIME IT HAPPENS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-20
- VIN: 1D4GP25B97B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AND MY VAN COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. I QUICKLY PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. IT STARTED FINE AND SEEMS TO RUN FINE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-21
- VIN: 1D4GP45R97B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SCHOOL BUS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-21
- VIN: 2D4GP44L17R
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY CAR IS NOW GETTING ITS THIRD TRANSMISSION WHEN I HAVE ONLY OWNED CAR FOR TWO YEARS. I DON'T KNOW WHY MY CAR IS REJECTING THE TRANSMISSION. WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS SOME KIND OF RECALL ON THIS CAR? THIS COULD HAVE KILLED MY THREE KIDS AND ME DUE TO THE FACT WE WERE ON A MAIN ROAD DRIVING AND THEN MY CAR JUST DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-15
- VIN: 1D4GP25B17B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WOULD STALL AFTER EVERY FUEL FILL UP AT STOP LIGHTS OR SLOWING DOWN TO PARK.NOW VEHICLE STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND LOSES ALL POWER.I BROUGHT IT BACK TO DODGE DEALER WHEN IT WAS NEW AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG.NOW AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE PEOPLE ARE HAVING THERE FUEL TANKS REPLACED BECAUSE OF A ROLL OVER VALVE THAT'S A PERMANENT PART OF THE FUEL TANK.AFTER EACH FILL THE ROLL OVER CUTS FUEL OFF FROM THE FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL.THE DEALER WANTS ALMOST $1200.00 DOLLARS FOR THE PART PLUS $500.00 DOLLARS LABOR.THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH OTHER DODGE VEHICLE'S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY WERE RECALLED AND FUEL TANKS REPLACED.I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. THANK YOU *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-01
- VIN: 2D4GP44L87R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY SINCE THE CAR WAS 3 MONTHS OLD. PURCHASED NEW. TOLD BY A DEALER IN RENO AND A DEALER IN LAS VEGAS THAT IT WAS NOTHING, THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. NOW AFTER REPLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER, AND A NEW ENGINE THE WHOLE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS GOING CRAZY. THE WHOLE PANEL GOES ON AND OFF - ABS LIGHT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT, ETC, THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGES ETC--SOMETIMES THEY WORK OTHER TIMES THEY SHUT DOWN. THIS IS DANGEROUS NOT KNOWING YOUR CORRECT SPEED OR IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMOBILE. BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS QUIT A YEAR AGO AND THE LOCK ON THE PASSENGER SLIDER DOOR QUIT WORKING. *TR
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-13
- VIN: 2D4GP44L67R
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VAN SPUTTERS/STALLS AFTER REFUELING. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1D8GP45R77B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 1/6/2015 A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME I WAS RUNNING 50 MPH WHEN I HIT HIM MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND TOTALED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS NEVER CAME OUT.I AM SO GLAD MY GRAND DAUGHTER WAS NOT IN THE CAR. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-15
- VIN: 1D4GP25R47B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: EVERYTIME WE FILL UP THE CAR IT STALLS AND DIES WHEN YOU DRIVE AWAY. THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU FILL UP THE CAR. THE SCARIEST TIME IT CUT OUT AND STALLED WE HAD JUST FILLED UP. WE WERE AT A STOPLIGHT TURNING LEFT. YOU HAVE TO YIELD TO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC (WHICH HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY) WHICH IS TRAVELING 55 MPH. WE PULLED OUT TO TURN LEFT THE CAR DIED. AND THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC HAD TO LOCK UP THERE BRAKES AND SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING MY FAMILY AND I. WE HAVE BEEN FILLING ONLY HALF WAY UP IN GAS TANK AROUND TOWN. WHICH IS REALLY ANNOYING. WE JUST TOOK A ROAD TRIP AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO FILL UP ALL THE WAY TO MAKE SURE WE HAD ENOUGH GAS IN BETWEEN TOWNS. WE WOULD HAVE TO GET GAS ONLY WERE WE COULD EASILY HOP ON AND OFF THE FREEWAY. IT WOULD DIE AS WE PULL OUT OF THE GAS STATION. I WOULD RESTART AND DRIVE AWAY. IT WOULD THAN BE FINE ON FREEWAY. ONCE UP TO SPEED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE WILL FIGURE OUT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND NO ONE GETS INJURED FROM IT. I CALLED DODGE WHO SAID THEY HAD NO REPORTED ISSUES OF THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-02
- VIN: 2D4GP44L27R
- Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE & TURNING AGAIN, IT STALLED AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AFTER REFUELING OFF & ON FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. ONCE WE WERE IN AN INTERSECTION & IT HAPPENED. THANK GOODNESS WE GOT IT RESTARTED & OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. IT WAS A VERY SCARY SITUATION. WE BROUGHT IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP & THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM & DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. WE JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT WE ARE TO DO AT THIS POINT. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT MYSELF LET ALONE LET MY 15 YEAR OLD DRIVE IT WITH HER LEARNER'S PERMIT. *TR
2007 Dodge Caravan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2007 Dodge Caravan.
- Manufacturer: CURT MFG. INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: EAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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).
- Manufacturer: SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.
- Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Summary: 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.
Negative 2007 Dodge Caravan car reviews
Positive 2007 Dodge Caravan car reviews
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Fun so far! I'm glad to hear that nothing has gone wrong. I'm excited for the new van to come out, especially with a sunroof and more power!
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I love my new van! It rides so smoothly and my family loves it. Plus, it gets great gas mileage. I have no complaints and feel comfortable taking it on long road trips because it's so reliable.
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We replaced our 1994 Voyager with this 2007 Caravan. The spirit of the car remains the same, with a tidy wheelbase and four bucket seats. However, the new Caravan is noticeably smoother and quite a bit bigger inside. Despite having the same basic engine as the '94, it has better acceleration. We are getting the same mileage, about 17 mpg in short trips around town and about 24 mpg on the highway. My wife wanted the short wheelbase minivan for its maneuverability around town and she is very happy with it. I find it a pleasant car to drive, particularly cruising down the highway. We did have to replace a piece of weatherstripping on the front door, but otherwise, it has been perfect so far.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying the Grand Caravan SXT special edition! It sounds like it's very spacious and has a lot to offer. Plus, it's great that it was more affordable than the Honda. I understand that waiting for the 2008 model would have been ideal, but I'm happy to hear that you're still very pleased with your purchase.
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I've owned over a dozen vans in my life, from every American manufacturer. This van has proven to be the most economical one. It's reasonably priced to start, and the gas mileage is decent at 23 MPG combined city and highway. Insurance costs are also low. I've had no issues with it, except for a less than smooth transmission downshift, which the dealer says is normal, in my 15k miles of driving.
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Morton Batz 2024-10-13
Despite the mechanical aspects being commendable, the car has had several issues with A/C, dashboard lights, door locks and handles, heater fan settings, speakers, dome lights, window switch, and rust. Additionally, the interior design is poorly thought out and uncomfortable. However, with 130K highway miles, the car has not had many problems. Overall, while the mechanical aspects are praiseworthy, the daily issues with the car are a major drawback.
Brown Skiles 2024-10-06
We were originally interested in the 2008 GC or TC, but unfortunately the excise tax in Puerto Rico is quite high, over 30% on top of the full MSRP. However, we were able to take advantage of a liquidation sale and purchase a new 2007 SXT model for under $20K. To our pleasant surprise, the SXT came with additional options such as cruise control, power driver's seat, power slide door, and a 6 CD player that we didn't expect. We ended up paying $5K less than the invoice and avoided taxes altogether. The dealer even drove the new car over 100 miles to us, where we had a mechanic verify that it was indeed new. Due to the hot weather in Puerto Rico, we need to keep the AC on full time, which unfortunately affects the gas mileage, but it's still three quarters of what we expected. I'm only 6 ft. tall, but I still find the pedals a bit short and the side door controls scrape my legs in the front seats. Other than that, everything is okay.
Unique Fahey 2024-07-28
Hey there! I noticed that you need to buy a new battery for your car just one day after purchasing it. That must be frustrating! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
Stanley Armstrong 2024-07-23
I have owned four new mini-vans in the past, and my current Dodge 2007 Grand Caravan SXT will unfortunately be my last Chrysler product. As other comments have noted, the transmission shifts very hard from 2 to 1 and will eventually need to be repaired or replaced. Additionally, there are several bulletins out on this van. The back wheel bearings rust easily, which poses a huge safety problem. The van also has a chronic ABS sensor and system problem. However, I do like the stow and go feature. The road noise is quite terrible though. I am currently in the market for a Honda Odyssey, which will be my first foreign car. I can no longer deal with the poor quality and poor customer service from Chrysler!
Edd Marvin 2024-07-21
This vehicle was purchased new, and while I enjoy driving it, the transmission has been a persistent issue since the beginning. Although the hard shifts up and down are not always present, they occur frequently enough to cause concern. The front end has also been affected, resulting in noticeable squeaks. Despite my initial positive experience with a rental vehicle of the same make and model, I regret purchasing this one. The transmission troubles began at around 500 miles, and have persisted since. As the first and last new Chrysler product I will ever purchase, I am disappointed with this experience.