2007 Dodge Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (12) · Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Engine (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
70 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-08-10 · campaign 10E034000 · 6,686 vehicles
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.
Risk: IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-06-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100 mi“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…”
2019-03-21 · Suspension“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, t…”
2019-03-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 128,000 mi“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…”
2018-12-13 · Service Brakes · 100,000 mi“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 …”
2018-04-20 · Unknown Or Other · 128,000 mi“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 …”
2018-01-24 · Engine · 129,464 mi“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…”
2017-10-29 · Exterior Lighting“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 th…”
2017-05-02 · Steering · 17,000 mi“power steerig become noisy after being drivena few miles at higher speeds…”
2017-03-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 93,000 mi“i have the same problem of intermittently stalling that others report after fueling. it comes and goes.…”
2016-08-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine light came on and the van stalled out.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.