Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the fuse box located under the hood in the engine compartment became overheated. The fuses were extremely hot and smoking. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 189,863.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact attempted to start the ignition three times and the engine immediately stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle continued to remain at the dealer for further investigation where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the problem. In addition, the wiring to the dome light was faulty which caused the dome light to melt two years prior to the most recent failure. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ....updated 08-24-12 the consumer stated when the vehicle's engine turned off the instrument cluster remained illuminated. The radio switches stations, turns on the cd player, and switches between am/fm. The dealership acknowledged there is an electrical problem but, cannot find the problem. …
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving shortly after filling up with fuel. Vehicle continues to stall periodically without any known consistency. During the stall, the engine cuts out and the steering wheel locks up. This has occurred several times in the parking lot after filling up and while entering the roadway after filling up. This a very dangerous and serious concern for when a loss of power occurs on the roadway serious and potentially fatal accidents May occur.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was progressing but the vehicle was able to be restarted each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11V139000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,433.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the contact attempted to lock the vehicle with the power lock function, both rear sliding doors seized without warning and would not reopen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
When turning on right turn signal it flashes and shuts off while the switch is still on. When I signal left it doesn't work at times, all this happens while the vehicle in in motion on the road. I tried contacting Dodge and they were no help. This is a huge safety issue and could lead me to get pulled over or in an accident
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. From September of 2007 until May of 2008, the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for transmission failure. While attempting to accelerate from a red light, the transmission feels as if it will drop to the ground when shifting from first to second gear. On May 14, 2008, the transmission was finally repaired under warranty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection because paint was peeling from the rear passenger side quarter panel. The dealer stated that tar adhered to the paint; therefore, they washed the quarter panel and scraped off the paint. When the vehicle and headlights are turned off, the instrument panel lights, fog lights, and headlights would remain illuminated, even though the switch was in the off position. …
On September 15, 2010 the rear passenger door to my 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan caught fire 1 foot from my 2 year old daughter who was strapped in a 5 point harness car seat. I picked my son up from school at approximately 5:45, with my daughter in tow. I operated the rear passenger door to put her back into her seat after signing out my son with no issue. I noticed nothing wrong with the door. I drove approximately 1 mile to my house. Halfway home I smelled something and when I pulled into the driveway, I saw smoke coming from an unknown source. I thought it was my air conditioning unit and by turning the car off I would solve the problem of the smoke. I tried to operate the automatic doors for my rear passenger doors but they didn't work. I was able to manually open my rear driver's side door but was not able to open the rear passenger door no matter how hard I pulled. …
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt stow n go having several electrical issues. 1. Passenger power sliding door failed, replaced power door motor, lock actuator, and repaired wiring as the wires actually break/snap overtime. Poor design. 2. Less than two years later passenger power sliding door has failed again, & power locks will not work, & I can open passenger sliding door after locking vehicle with key fob and alarm won't sound! Cannot get my children in and out of this door without reaching in and pulling up the lever from inside (too stiff, my daughter isn't strong enough). This is a safety issue and researching it online shows that it is widespread. 3. Power seat motor has failed. We have stow n go seating. …
Electrical complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 16% of the model year's 182 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.