1997 Dodge Caravan Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 714 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Dodge Caravan overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF STALLING.”NHTSA complaint 844802 — filed 08/10/1999
“INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE…”NHTSA complaint 844412 — filed 08/05/1999
“WHILE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN ENGINE DIES.HAS TO PUT THE VEHCILE IN PARK IN ORDER TO START CAR AGAIN. CUSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER .”NHTSA complaint 844022 — filed 08/02/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Dodge Caravan have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Dodge Caravan: 52 of 714 complaints on file (7.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Dodge Caravan have in total?
714 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 37 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
