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2017 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 553 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
553
Crashes
15
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
212
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 553 complaints, 15 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

cylinder misfire

12 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

sliding door locks and will not open

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

hood paint bubbling cracking

3 complaints • Severity 3.3/10

$X,XXX
4

failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

142 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
75
30–60K
101
60–90K
36
90–120K
8
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (101 reports) • Median: 65K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (142 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical142 (26%)
Other98 (18%)
Structure:body86 (16%)
Engine61 (11%)
Drivetrain38 (7%)
Airbags21 (4%)
Fuel System13 (2%)
Seats12 (2%)

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 142 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 86 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

8
17
17
18
59
19
99
20
105
21
87
22
57
23
54
24
41
25
26
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

18V098000Mar 2018

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.

18V524000Oct 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

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.

20V278000May 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

25V876000Feb 2026

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE19014ClosedOpened Sep 2019 · closed Feb 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

SEATS

The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

553

Class avg

485

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other minivan - 2wd vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 553 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the electrical, with 142 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has 553 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 242 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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