Worst 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Body Structure
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 138 | 1 | 2 | 63,687 mi | |
| Body Structure | 85 | 1 | — | 71,275 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 55 | — | — | 68,140 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | 3 | — | 76,757 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 3 | — | 58,451 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | 64,033 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 71,300 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 11 | — | — | 82,168 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 8 | — | — | 76,454 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | 1 | 50,725 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | 63,478 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator | 6 | — | — | 99,667 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 61,940 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 53,667 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,987 vehicles.
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 equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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.
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 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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