Model year guide

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 90 on record.

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle at a glance

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Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

About the Volkswagen Caravelle

Volkswagen Caravelle is the nameplate of a van based on the Volkswagen Transporter. For information about the Caravelle, refer to the regular Transporter articles:Volkswagen Type 2 (1950–1979), the Caravelle version has a more comfortable interior reminiscent of passenger cars. Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) (1979–1992), the Caravelle was a version in Europe and Australia. Volkswagen Transporter (T4) (1992–2003), the Caravelle version was in Europe only and featured windows all-round. Volkswagen Transporter (T5) (2003–2015), the Caravelle version is sold in European left-hand drive markets and in Australia. In the UK, the T5 Caravelle is the same as the Multivan in other European markets. Volkswagen…

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1997 Volkswagen Caravelle vehicles on record

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1997 Volkswagen Caravelle — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.