Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Caravan, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system13
- Engine11
- Electrical system9
- Power train9
- Steering8
- Air bags8
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Structure6
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Unknown or other5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2007 Dodge Caravan failed the safety check 2.52% of the time — 4% more often than the average 2007 passenger car (2.42%). Median odometer at inspection: 135,527 miles.
1,868first inspections
2.52%failed on safety
135,527 mimedian odometer
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 11.8–17.8 L/100 km (about 13–20 mpg US), CO₂ 271–285 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan FFV · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.7 | 11.8 |
| Caravan FFV C/V · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.7 | 11.8 |
| Caravan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.7 | 11.9 |
| Caravan FFV · Minivan · E85 ethanol | 20.4 | 14.6 | 17.8 |
| Caravan FFV C/V · Minivan · E85 ethanol | 20.4 | 14.6 | 17.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2007 Dodge Caravan.
| 2019420 21 Aug 2019 | Other Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempere… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 2007 Dodge Caravan: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10229181 | Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine. |
| 10223854 | Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make |
| 10223602 | Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine. |
| 10223599 | Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white connector are used with 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Solenoid packs with a gray connector are used with 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years. |
| 10221097 | Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. All 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the vehicle you are repair |
| 10220101 | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 10220099 | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 10220097 | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 10191460 | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. |
| 10175743 | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
| 10175735 | Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. |
| 10169249 | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 10169247 | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 10169245 | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 10139978 | Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. |
| 10139595 | Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. Note: Insulator color is not relevant for service |
| 10136933 | Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold tuning valve (MTV) fault (P1005 / P2077 / P2078). Instead follow the service procedure to investigate P codes associated with diagnosis of the SRV or MTV, then cycle the actuator using a diagnostic tool and verify that the PWM output is 50 (+ 2%) de-energized and 80 (+ 2 %) energized. If no problems observed, then idle the vehicle and verify the correct |
| 10136932 | Part Description: Seat Belt - Retaining Button Kits. Issue Description: Do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~Belt Web Button:~ 1D1 - Light Graystone - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~1D5 - Medium Slate Gray - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~1DA - Pastel Slate Gray - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~1J3 - Medium Khaki - 05093283AB Belt Web Button~ZJ3 - Medium Khaki - 05093283AB Belt Web Button~1L2 - Light Natural Beige - 05114207AA Belt Web Button~BD1 - Light Graystone - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~ BD5 - Medium Slate Grey - 05093280AB Belt Web Button~ |
| 10129008 | 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glu |
| 10121927 | NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 10032766 | CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, CHARGE/CHARGER SRT8, MAGNUM/MAGNUM SRT8, VIPER, AVENGER, NITRO, CHALLENGER/CHALLENGER SRT8, DURANGO/DURANGO HYBRID, JOURNEY, RAM 2500/3500, CALIBER/CALIBER SRT4; JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE/GRAND CHEROKEESRT8, COMPASS, PATROIT, LIBERTY; CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY, PACIFICA, 300 SRT8, PTCRUISER, SEBRING/SEBRING CONV., ASPEN/ASPEN HYBRID. |
| 10023419 | SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS OR TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER WITH COORDINATED CHANGE. *KB |
| 10023351 | EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
DP14002 · Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyopened 5 Sept 2014 · closed 6 Apr 2015
Engine Stall After Refueling
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation