1997 Dodge Caravan: check engine light

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Electrical · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the radio stop working and the windshield wipers activated independently. In addition, the check engine, air bag and battery warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 3, 2008 · Transmission, Visibility · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. Two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Two weeks later, the transmission failed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They took three weeks to repair the vehicle and, before the contact could pay for the repairs, the new transmission failed. The dealer informed her that she would have to pay for any new repairs made to the vehicle at the cost of $900. While the vehicle was at the dealer for three weeks, someone in the service center caused the front windshield to crack. The mileage information and VIN were unknown.

Filed Apr 7, 2007 · Body · AZ

I have a 1997 dodge caravan se purchased new. Two years ago I noticed a spot on the roof, and another on the hood where the polycoat was beginning to peel. Within two years the car looked as if it had some kind of disease. I began to notice other caravans of similar age, and they had the same problem. I saw other makes of cars that were much older with original paint jobs and they weren't experiencing this problem. I am really disappointed with the paint job and poly coat on the dodge caravan. I feel for what we payed for, and with the problems we have experienced , such as the windshield wipers coming on by themselves, the service engine light coming on and going off, the interior light coming on or not when the door was opened, the warning bell not going off when the door was open, the emergency brake working or not working, the fogging of the plastic headlights - at least the paint job should have lasted!

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Engine · NY

Serpentine belt keeps coming off after hitting a puddle or body of water. This problem started, after having work done to my 1997 dodge caravan. A automotive shop replace the original serpentine belt due to being damage (broken). The vehicle has been return to automotive shop five time, since the original serpentine belt was replace, each incident my dodge caravan hit a puddle of water, just the correct way in which causing the serpentine belt to come off after the serpentine belt come off the check engine light and the battery check engine light comes on then the power steering locks up in which the car is out of control. Daimler chrysler corporation and the united states government knows their is a problem with the serpentine belt configuration, but chosen not to due the right thing.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Transmission · 59,800 miles · AE

1997 dodge grand caravan suffered transmission failure.***no answer required***.*mr in jan 2005 the engine light illuminated after the vehicle was diagnosed, it was determined there was a problem with the torque converter. The consumer was told there was chance that replacing the fluid and filter might resolve the problem, the problem remained and now the transmission is slipping. The consumer was told the only recourse was to replace the transmission which would be for the second time.

Filed May 14, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · GA

I bought this van new in 1997 just after buying the van there was ticking noise coming from the engine I feel it is the lifters but dealership says no it was the fuel purge valve. The noise countinues to get worse and I am sure the noise is the lifters when I change the oil to 10w-30 the noise goes away. The oxygen sensor was replaced at approx 50k miles. The van has recently been in the shop for the transmission two or three time since november 2003 aprox. 90,000 miles on it. The transmission was hanging up in second gear when dodge retuned to me the transmission shuttered while driving. Vehicle is now in the shop for the transmission again it is leaking from the output shaft seals and while in park when starting the vehicle the van jerks foward like the trasmission is still engaged. This all happens while in park. Sometimes when the vehicle is shifted from drive to park if the accelorator is pressed the vehicle jumps / jerks foward this seems to be a safety issue as my wife and I have three children that sometimes walk in front of the van to get in when we go off as a family. My check engine light came on just hours before I returned to the dealer for transmission service and it is the egr valve failure that caused the ckeck engine light to come on. The dealership tried to put the transmission off as that but I am also a mechanic the egr valve has nothing to do with the transmissionacting as if it is engage although it is acually in park.this is not good practice to lie about a serious problem with the vehicle. Also the transmission leak was caused from the first removal of the transmission and chrysler warranty department said the leak would not be covered this is also very digusting when you remove an axle the seal should be replaced before you reinstall the transmission. The dealer is still trying to find out what is wrong with my transmission. The water pump has failed and also the cooling fan relay failed for the engine cooling system.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · MS

Warning lights malfunctioned, causing brake lights to flash intermittently, and air bag sensor to stays on. *ak the brake light flashed, the engine light and air bag light illuminated and the horn was inoperative. The air bag and horn problem may be the result of a clockspring failure. *ph

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · CA

There has been 5 replacement torque converters since purchase. Vehicle shuts down due to the defect in the torque converter. *mr this problem had happened several times while traveling on the highway, every year the consumer had to have the transmission rebuilt, also the brakes. The transmission overhauled twice, there was an oil pan leak, the engine light stayed on, and the AC needed a new condenser.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · AR

Clock spring replacement / consumer requested reimbursement for repairs. *mr the vehicle was traded to consumer with the airbag light on. Upon diagnosing the problem, the air bag clock spring was broken. *ts. Also the right axle output shaft leaked oil, and the engine light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the spark plugs.

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Engine · FL

While driving at any speed engine light comes on. Then, consumer can hear water in engine. This can result in a fire. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · 67,000 miles · IN

While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer has been notified, and the mechanic stated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer also stated that the cruise control works part time, and the check engine light stays on.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Airbags · GA

Eao1-007; while traveling air bag indicator/ engine light would stay on. When making turns and going up hill ,vehicle would stall. Please provide further informaiton.