Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
My stepdaughter was driving my van after we were returning from a trip to california. We got to her house to drop her off where she put the van in park . I then walked (behind) from the passenger side to the drivers side while she went to her mail box to get her mail. I opened the driver side door, that's when the van started rolling backwards down her driveway. I couldn't see her so I screamed her name so it didn't run over her, she was directly behind the van looking down at her mail. She got out of the way in time to see that the van door had caught me, was able to reach me, luckily, to grab and yank me from behind it. Then we watched as it rolled down her driveway into the street. Luckily when it hit the bottom of her driveway the wheels turned or it would have gone down her street and crossed a side road. …
On 8/4/07, my 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan was parked in our driveway, in park with the engine running. I proceeded to open the door and the car went down the hill, into our woods, and hit a tree. The car was in park the entire time. After this, I have spent numerous hours contacting Chrysler. Chrysler did send out a mechanic and they did admit that the problem was mechanical - transmission did not have the 'parking pin'. I was told by Chrysler that this could have happened anywhere. At this point, Chrysler wants to replace my old van with a new one and me to pay the difference. I am not agreeing to this. I have also been told by Chrysler and the dealership that this was an isolated incident. I believe that this is not true.
Parked facing downhill with vehicle in park and parking brake on. Car would not change gear using column lever. Got out of vehicle to check under hood for a problem. Notice cable disconnected from lever on transmission. When I was about to reach in to get the cable, the vehicle popped out of gear and rolled down hill, the hood slammed my arm trapping it as the vehicle rolled downhill. I became trapped between another car as it pushed me 20 feet downhill. Another passer by was able to get in the vehicle and put the brake while I pried my arm out causing nerve damage. The hood would not release while my arm was stuck.
My 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan se can be easily shifted into gear while in auxiliary power, and it sometimes locks out my brakes, as there is a locked steering wheel you can't steer it and can't turn it on without shifting back to park which can be difficult if the brakes lock. A child could easily set it in gear if you are running the air and you leave the car briefly, I do not have kids but I do run some taxi work in the neighborhood. It could be done anywhere as long as it's in auxiliary power to radio and electrics but not fully on
The vehicle was parked on an inclined driveway. The vehicle was turned of and the key was not in the ignition. My daughter pulled the column shifter without pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle shifted into reverse and rolled backwards down the driveway. The front passenger side door was open. The door struck a tree and stopped the rolling vehicle.
Tl contact rented a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 5 MPH, the gear shifted into reverse by itself. The vehicle rolled into another vehicle. The rear bumper was damaged. The purchase date was not applicable. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 6,652.
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. …
1st occurrence: while driving on freeway on a hot day the car stalled without warning. On attempted restarts car would fire for a couple of seconds and quit. Tried other key: no help. After about 7 or 8 attempts the car would not crank and solenoid clicked. Towed home. Car set codes p0339 and p0344(intermittent crank and cam sensor). Charged battery . Replaced both sensors car initially would not start, then mysteriously fired up and ran fine. OK for about a month. Battery tested OK charging voltage good when running. Not related to having just (over)filled gas tank. (much on internet about this: bad valve in tank allows EVAP to flood) 2nd occurrence. Once again driving on highway hot day. Once again stalled without warning. Same symptoms on attempted restart. After waiting about 15 minutes, car restarted, ran about 4 miles and stalled again. …
This issue occurs every time I drive the vehicle. It is a Chrysler financial lease vehicle, and current mileage is approximately 9,200 miles. The problem started occurring at approximately 250 miles. I am an engineer on automatic transmission systems. The purpose of this complaint is to provide NHTSA and the manufacturer with one more example of an issue that seems to be common with this particular transmission/vehicle. The Dodge dealer has not been contacted and the vehicle has not been serviced. Issue ? The vehicle exhibits an extremely harsh 21 downshift. It also exhibits a mildly harsh 12 upshift. I suspect solenoid and/or valve body debris is present causing delayed/harsh shifts. There is also a moderate amount of torque converter lock-up clutch slippage in third gear. The vehicle remains in third gear until approximately 40 MPH. …
The Dodge Grand Caravan dies while driving down the highway. It has happened twice. I'm bringing it in to a Dodge dealer in vegas in a couple of weeks. I've been told the error code in the computer system will zero out once the car has been started three times after this problem occurs so there is nothing for the dealer to look at. I'll take it in anyway because maybe they have run into this before. It almost has to be a computer problem I believe. In my case this problem occurred right after I accelerated on the interstate to pass a car. Everything goes dead just like I turned the car off. I put the van into neutral while it is going and restart the car. Never heard of this before. It May be important to get on the record because this could be a dangerous situation depending on where and when it happens. If it results in an accident I'll file legal action. …
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Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of the model year's 182 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain 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.