2007 Dodge Grand Caravan — Known Issues & Recalls

Every time you fill up your gas tank, your engine stalls multiple times shortly after, which causes you to lose power steering and power brakes. This has happened at intersections and while turning, creating dangerous situations where accidents nearly occurred.

Your vehicle stalls shortly after refueling while driving down the road. Based on the owner's research, the vapor/liquid separator valve appears to be defective, which they note is a known issue in this model. The stalling is a safety concern since the engine shuts down unexpectedly while in motion. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the vapor/liquid separator valve.

Your car stalls and sometimes dies shortly after you refuel, particularly when you pull into traffic. This has been an ongoing issue, and your dealer has indicated the fuel tank may need to be replaced due to a design flaw. This creates a safety risk when the engine shuts off unexpectedly in traffic.

After you fill up your gas tank, your car stalls and sputters for up to a minute when you drive into traffic or down the road. This issue happens right after refueling. The problem likely involves your fuel system needing inspection and possibly cleaning or replacement of fuel delivery components.

While driving on I-84 in Idaho, the tread separated from your tire — this was the second tire to fail on your vehicle. Both tires were Cooper CS5 GT 98T models. A tire tread separation is a safety issue that can cause sudden loss of control while driving.

Your right rear tire blew out while driving in city traffic at speeds of 35 mph or less, shortly after purchase. The tire was a Firestone FR710 model purchased on 11/30/15. The blowout may require inspection of the wheel rim for damage and replacement of the tire.

Your vehicle stalled while driving at 60 mph, and the fuse box under the hood became dangerously overheated, with the fuses smoking. This electrical failure caused your engine to shut down while you were on the road. The issue will likely require the fuse box to be inspected and replaced, along with any damaged wiring or electrical components that caused the overheating.

Your turn signals are malfunctioning while you're driving. When you use the right turn signal, it flashes and then shuts off even though the switch is still engaged, and the left turn signal doesn't work consistently. This is a safety concern since other drivers won't know your intentions on the road. The issue likely involves the turn signal switch, wiring, or flasher relay and will need to be diagnosed and repaired by a mechanic.

When you fill your gas tank completely, your car stalls, jerks, and stops while driving. The check engine light comes on and the cruise control engages. You have to turn the car off and back on, but it continues to jerk until the fuel level drops. The problem doesn't happen when you don't fill the tank all the way. This likely involves inspecting the fuel system, including the fuel tank vent, charcoal canister, or fuel pressure regulator.

Water leaks into your van on the passenger side during rain or car washes, running behind the dashboard and pooling on the floor. The carpet has developed mildew from the persistent moisture. The leak source hasn't been identified despite troubleshooting efforts. Finding and sealing the leak will likely involve inspecting door seals, window gaskets, and interior trim panels on the passenger side.

Your van can be shifted into gear while the engine is in accessory mode (power on but engine off), which poses a serious safety risk. When this happens, your brakes can lock up and your steering wheel can become locked, making it impossible to steer or start the engine without shifting back to park—which is difficult if the brakes are already locked. This means someone (even a child) could easily shift the van into gear while you're briefly away with the air running, potentially causing the van to roll or become uncontrollable. The fix will likely involve inspection and repair of the transmission shift interlock system that should prevent shifting out of park without the engine running or proper brake engagement.

Your brake pedal is sinking all the way to the floor when you try to stop, which just started happening. This is a serious safety issue that needs immediate attention before driving. A mechanic will likely need to inspect your brake system for leaks, failed components, or low brake fluid.

While using your seat warmer on high, you noticed a burning rubber smell and found two holes burned into your driver's seat when you got out. The seat warmer had worked fine many times before this incident. Turning it off likely prevented the seat from catching fire. The seat warmer heating element may have malfunctioned or failed, requiring replacement of the seat warmer assembly or the entire seat.

Your van was involved in a serious two-impact collision at highway speed. During the crash, both the driver and front passenger airbags failed to deploy, and the front seat belts failed to restrain the occupants properly, allowing them to move significantly within the vehicle. Both occupants sustained serious injuries including spinal trauma, concussions, and muscle injuries that required emergency room treatment. The seat belts and airbags may need inspection and potential replacement to ensure they function as designed.

Your front tires have experienced two sudden blowouts while driving at highway speeds (60 MPH), causing your steering wheel to shake. The first blowout was on the driver's side, and after replacement, the passenger's side tire blew out as well. The dealer indicated the tires are not covered under warranty, though the manufacturer has been notified of the failures.

When you tried to lock your 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan using the power lock button, both rear sliding doors suddenly jammed shut and wouldn't open again. This happened without any warning signs. The doors remained stuck and the vehicle was never taken to a dealer or manufacturer for diagnosis or repair.

While driving in town, your engine started running very rough, and when you pulled over, it shut down completely. After a sensor replacement didn't fix it, the repair shop eventually diagnosed the problem as needing a valve job—a major engine repair. Despite regular maintenance since purchasing the vehicle new, your engine required this significant repair.

Your airbag warning light has been turning on and off repeatedly. The dealer replaced the occupant restraint module, but the light continued to illuminate, so they replaced the seat sensor and you installed a used seat from a salvage yard — yet the warning light still won't go away. The underlying cause of the persistent warning light may require diagnostic equipment to identify the electrical or sensor issue preventing the system from clearing the fault.

Your van's lower side sliding doors are rusting out completely, which the owner believes is a design flaw that should warrant a recall. The owner is requesting that Dodge and Chrysler recall millions of early 2000s minivans with this same rust issue. Addressing this problem would likely involve door replacement or rust treatment and protective coating.

Your rear window suddenly cracked and shattered while your van was parked and empty. This happened at 170,732 miles, and the glass broke on its own without any impact or collision. The window will need to be replaced to restore visibility and weatherproofing.