2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

◆ Worse than typical

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

2017: 402 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	1
1986	0
1987	2
1988	10
1989	24
1990	55
1991	129
1992	256
1993	289
1994	199
1995	108
1996	1157
1997	583
1998	559
1999	432
2000	442
2001	298
2002	290
2003	219
2004	116
2005	995
2006	284
2007	182
2008	1291
2009	543
2010	868
2011	530
2012	583
2013	470
2014	357
2015	279
2016	964
2017	402
2018	265
2019	235
2020	16

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 140 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing key/sender.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20180625

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, 20230905

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE 23%

23% of complaints: structure — 93 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 55 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20260114

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, 20181030

Also filed under AIR BAGS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7%

7% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and electronic lock/latch actuator.

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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, 20260804

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 402

R 20181002 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 18V524000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20200519 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 20V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260205 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed