MYRModel Year Report

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

◆ Worse than typical
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
404
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 869 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 404 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 404 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1993 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2007 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 404 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

2017: 404 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,292
2009544
2010869
2011530
2012584
2013471
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019238
202017

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

35% · 141 reports

Most commonly citing key/sender.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The rear power outlet (Between the middle rear set and rear set on driver side) caught fire. We were driving in ocala, fl entering the I75 highway on ramp when we saw smoke and then flames shooting from the rear power outlet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-25

Passenger sliding doors will not open the power door actuators have failed no way to manually open them it’s available on request, safety of other at risk is incase of an accident there’s no way to open the doors it’s a safety hazard, problem...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01

When locking and unlocking the doors or using the automatic lock when the car is in drive, the driver side sliding door either will not unlock at all (even manually) or when it automatically locks and unlocks it makes an aggressive vibration sound...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05

Structure

23% · 93 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

14% · 55 reports

Power train

9% · 37 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On December 29, 2025, my wife put her van in park, turned off the vehicle and proceeded to exit the vehicle. The drive is on an incline after exiting the vehicle it began to roll backwards.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-14

I was on highway 87 in I was in motion all of a sudden the wheel jerked to the left I tried to keep streering wheel stright and then it jerked to the right, and then it got stuck motor stilln running and then it went into reverse by itself without...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-30

Also filed under Air bags

Latches/locks/linkages

7% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing latch and electronic lock/latch actuator.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to open automatically and had to manually open the vehicle by using the interior and exterior door handles simultaneously.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 404 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2018-10-02Electrical system18V524000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  4. R
    2020-05-19Fuel system, gasoline20V278000 Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles...

    Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 141 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 93 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 55 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V524000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V278000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.