Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 182 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V338000 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V261000 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 41 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 15 complaints
Of the 182 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 182 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan has significant issues with its fuel system, electrical system, and engine, contributing to a below-average reliability rating. Recalls also exist for seat and glass safety, further impacting its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| engine | 70,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| powertrain | 80,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| airbags | 90,000–140,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check yearly
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell from engine
- Dashboard warning lights
- Engine stalling
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.