YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Dodge Caravan has a complaint index of 50, ranking 7th worst of 13 model years, and earns a Caution verdict. Engine complaints lead at 19 (23% share), with no recalls filed for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#7 of 13 Caravan years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
81
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best

Top 2007 Dodge Caravan problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine19 (23%)
  2. Fuel System16 (20%)
  3. Brakes11 (14%)
  4. Electrical System11 (14%)
  5. Structure & Body11 (14%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (12%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain9 (11%)
  8. Airbags8 (10%)
  9. Steering8 (10%)
  10. Other6 (7%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Front axle components reportedly failed while merging onto a highway, causing a fire with no prior warning.
  • Owners reported airbags failing to deploy during head-on and front-side collisions.
  • Brakes reportedly failed at 45 mph due to rust buildup, causing wheels to drag and loss of steering.
  • Steering was reported to disconnect entirely on a nearly new vehicle, with the wheel spinning freely and no effect on vehicle control.
  • A tachometer was described as acting erratically along with rough engine running, followed by transmission solenoid pack failure near 105,000 miles.
  • Rear middle-row head restraints were reported to lock only in the high position, with no way to secure them lower.
2007 Dodge Caravan complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q22008 Q42011 Q12012 Q22013 Q32015 Q12016 Q22018 Q1
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2020 Q2; peak 2007 Q2 (6).

2007 Dodge Caravan recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Caravan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid1005374—
2006Avoid751732—
2007Caution50810—
2008Avoid923022—
2009Caution671182—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2007 Caravan a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst out of 13 model years covered. Engine and fuel system complaints are the most common problem areas.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Caravan?
Engine complaints make up 23% of all complaints (19 cases), followed by fuel system issues at 20% (16 cases). Brakes, electrical system, and structure & body complaints each account for 14% of reports.
Does the 2007 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 model year, unlike 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010, which each have two or more.
How does the 2007 Caravan compare to other Caravan years?
The 2007 Caravan's complaint index of 50 is lower than 2005 (100), 2006 (75), and 2008 (92), all rated Avoid, but higher than the Good-rated 2011 (42) and Best-rated 2014 (17).
Were there any serious safety incidents reported for the 2007 Caravan?
NHTSA complaint data for the 2007 Caravan includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 1 death among the 81 complaints filed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.