2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 410 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
410
Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
7
Injuries
23.9
Severity index
Severity index 23.9 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 124 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 9% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 142 | 34.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 97 | 23.7% |
| STRUCTURE | 95 | 23.2% |
| ENGINE | 58 | 14.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 37 | 9.0% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 26 | 6.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 5.1% |
| SEATS | 16 | 3.9% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 142 of 410 complaints (34.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 77 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 13 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V524000 | 09/08/2018 | 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 vehi |
| 20V278000 | 15/05/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 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. |
| 25V876000 | 17/12/2025 | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.