2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 7, ranking 15th worst out of 16 model years, and carries a Good verdict. Its top problem area is the fuel system, with 182 total complaints and 2 recalls, both tied to conversion van seat bases.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 7/100
- #15 of 16 Grand Caravan years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 182
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 14
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System49 (27%)
- Engine46 (25%)
- Electrical System38 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain23 (13%)
- Structure & Body22 (12%)
- Airbags16 (9%)
- Steering14 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (7%)
- Brakes11 (6%)
- Other9 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear seat belts sometimes failed to retract or lock during crashes, reducing restraint effectiveness.
- The van has rolled away or shifted into reverse unexpectedly while parked or idling, in some cases with the transmission cable found disconnected.
- Owners describe rumbling, squealing, or shaking from the brake system, especially at low speeds or stops, sometimes tied to ABS activation.
- Airbags failed to deploy in at least one reported crash involving a collision with animals on the road.
- Dome light wiring and sockets have melted or burned out, in some cases producing smoke or fire without warning.
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V338000Jul 27, 2010Structure & Body2 vehicles
Seats
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 10V261000Jun 14, 2010Structure & Body2 vehicles
Seats
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.
Remedy: 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.
2007 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2007 model has a complaint index of 7, the second-lowest among 16 model years, and carries a Good verdict.
- What problems does the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA complaint data shows fuel system issues as the top problem area with 49 complaints (27% share), followed by engine issues (46 complaints) and electrical system issues (38 complaints, including 7 fires).
- Does the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this year, both involving conversion vans with defective welds in VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases; neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2007 model compare to other Grand Caravan years?
- The 2007 ranks 15th worst out of 16 years by complaint index, well below years like 2008 (index 100) and 2016 (index 93), which are rated Avoid.
- Why is the 2007 Grand Caravan only rated Good instead of Best?
- Its verdict is capped at Good because NHTSA complaint records for model years 2005-2009 are considered less complete, not because of higher complaint volume.