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#BS-2017-DODCAR-D2B52017 Dodge Caravan
Based on reports from 18 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 18 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 25K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (4 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Caravan, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,555 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Caravan, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Caravan, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Caravan, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (1 recall)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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