2017 Dodge Caravan Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Dodge Caravan.

20162018
Complaints
18
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Dodge Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Dodge Caravan.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Dodge Caravan

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~39,456 vehicles.

18V098000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
~39,456 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

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2017 Dodge Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Dodge Caravan has 18 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Dodge Caravan include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39,456 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Dodge Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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