2007 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (35) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (11) · Steering (9)
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166 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2010-07-27 · campaign 10V338000 · 2 vehicles
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.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Fix: 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.
Seats 2010-06-14 · campaign 10V261000 · 2 vehicles
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.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (21)
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 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-07-07 · Tires · 112,393 mi“the contact owns a 2007 dodge grand caravan equipped with cooper tires, tire line: evolution tour, tire size: 215/65/r16, dot number: (not available). the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the driver’s side front tire experienced a blowout causing the steering wheel to shake. the contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tire. the fai…”
2020-09-16 · Wheels · 400,828 mi“while traveling on i-84 in idaho the tire tread separated from the tire. this was the second tire to fail. the tires were cooper cs5 gt 98t serial number u96v1cw1617…”
2020-05-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 130,000 mi“after each and every vehicle fueling, the vehicle stalls several times causing loss of steering and brakes. this is dangerous and unsafe as this scenario happened to me at an intersection and at a turn nearly causing me to have an accident. *tr…”
2020-01-11 · Unknown Or Other · 115,000 mi“whever i fill up the gas tank, the car starts to stall and jerks and stops all the way. it displays engine light and goes into cruise mode. i have to turn it off n back on and still jerks until the fuel is little empty. when i don't fill it full then it doesn't do this…”
2020-01-07 · Steering · 494,194 mi“my 2007 dodge grand caravan se can be easily shifted into gear while in auxiliary power, and it sometimes locks out my brakes, as there is a locked steering wheel you can't steer it and can't turn it on without shifting back to park which can be difficult if the brakes lock. a child could easily set it in gear if you are running the air and you lea…”
2019-11-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 132,000 mi“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 the manufacturer not have a recall on this problem.…”
2019-10-10 · Structure:body:door · 145,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge grand caravan. when the contact attempted to lock the vehicle with the power lock function, both rear sliding doors seized without warning and would not reopen. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.…”
2019-09-09 · Engine · 80,000 mi“as i was driving in town the vehicle started running very rough, i pulled over into a parking lot and then it wouldn't run at all. i had it towed to an auto repair place. they replaced a sensor. that did not fix the problem, so after a few weeks they finally diagnosed it as needing a valve job. i bought this vehicle new in 2007 and had it regularly…”
2019-07-11 · Service Brakes · 178,000 mi“brakes pedal going to the floor when stopping at intersection! this just occurred or started yesterday! i am taking to a mechanic in the morning to evaluate.…”
2019-06-29 · Structure:body“if various other design flaws with other vehicle parts have been deemed worthy of recall to be redesigned because they have failed to do that for which they were designed...then i feel like dodge and chrysler should recall millions of mini vans they have produced in early 2000's that have totally rusted out lower portion of side sliding doors...tot…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.