2007 Dodge CARAVAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 70 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 81 complaints (16.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 15 | 18.5% |
| Braking behavior | 14 | 17.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 12.3% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 8.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 6.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 13; Engine: 11; Electrical System: 8; Steering: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Air Bags: 4; Power Train: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2007: 14; 2008: 5; 2010: 9; 2011: 7; 2012: 7; 2013: 4; 2014: 10; 2015: 10; 2016: 6; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10188329 · 2007-04-19 (April 19, 2007)
TL*THE 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 AND REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE SHOES. LESS THAN A WEEK LATER, THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THAT COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 34,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188817 · 2007-04-25 (April 25, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING AN EMPLOYER'S 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,000.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10190815 · 2007-05-15 (May 15, 2007)
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT ON DODGE CARAVAN 2005 WAS INDICATING, HAD TO SPEND 122.42 TO GET IT REPLACED. SOUNDS LIKE NHTSA EA06003. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10190815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192255 · 2007-06-01 (June 1, 2007)
2007 DODGE CARAVAN IGNITION TUMBLER SPINS VERY EASILY AND VEHICLE CAN BE TURNED OFF BY JUST TAPPING OR BUMPING THE BOTTOM OF THE KEY. IN MY INSTANCE, WE JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND MY KNEES BUMPED THE KEYS THAT WERE ATTACHED TO THE KEY IN THE IGNTION. SUBSEQUENTLY THE CAR TURNED OFF LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES & STEERING. THIS OCCURRED TWICE JUST A COUPLE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVER SINCE. LUCKILY WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARK POSITION. SAME PROBLEM WAS ALSO NOTICED BY THE TECH CR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10192255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192757 · 2007-06-08 (June 8, 2007)
TACHOMETER GOING BEZERK. ENGINE RUNS ERRACTICALLY INTERMITTENTLY. JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK @105,000MILES. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO LIMP MODE, AND THREW A CEL.
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10193989 · 2007-06-22 (June 22, 2007)
THE VEHICLE WAS NEW (922 MILES) AND WAS BEING DRIVEN IN STOP AND GO INTERSTATE TRAFFIC. STEERING WAS TOTALLY LOST. STEERING WHEEL ROTATED FREELY BUT HAD NO AFFECT ON VEHICLE CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED, CONTROL WAS LOST AND VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP IN THE HIGHWAY CENTER MEDIAN. VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO ELK RIVER CHRYSLER FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. AFTER REMOVING STEERING COLUMN BOOT THE CHRYSLER TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT FACTORY. THE ROLL PIN WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT AREA OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 922 miles reported. Look up ODI 10193989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10195073 · 2007-07-01 (July 1, 2007)
THESE TIRES (BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 ? 215/65R16) WERE OEM ON MY 2007 DODGE CARAVAN WITH A FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE WARRANTY. AT 10,000 MILES I NOTICED A PULL TO THE RIGHT. I PURCHASED A LIFETIME ALIGNMENT AND ROTATED THE TIRES AT B/F. AFTER ANOTHER 1300 MILES, THE PULL WAS A HARDER RIGHT. F/B CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT, STATING IT WAS GOOD AND TOLD ME THIS WAS A "BELT" ISSUE....PUT THE "BAD" TIRES TO THE REAR AND ORDERED TWO OEM TIRES. I AM AWAITING 2 NEW TIRES OF THE SAME OEM (ONE TO BE WARRANTED THE OTHER SELF PAY). THE F/B STORE, WHERE …
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195073 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197638 · 2007-07-27 (July 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTRAINT IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATS FAILED TO SECURE. SHE STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTRAINT GAVE THE APPEARANCE THAT IT WAS LOCKED, HOWEVER, IT WOULD ONLY LOCK IN THE HIGH POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THAT IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,749 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED REPAIR INVOICES. THE DEALER STATED BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. UPDATED 08/27/07 …
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197638 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.