2017 Dodge Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2018-02-08 · campaign 18V098000 · 39,456 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Service bulletins (110)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Engine 2025-03-20 · 103617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
starter - engine
Structure:body 2025-01-30 · 103113 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty bulletin d-25-03 (xv1) driver and passenger sliding door power lock actuators - 2017 - 2019 dodge caravan/ 2017 - 2019 chrysler town & country (rt)
Structure:body 2025-01-30 · 103119 · Warranty Program/Extension
fca caribbeanwarranty bulletin id-25-01 (xv1) driver and passenger sliding door power lock actuators - 2017 - 2019 dodge caravan/ 2017 - 2019 chrysler town & country (rt)
Seats 2024-11-27 · 9100456 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incoming vehicles with deployed active head rest (ahr) should have a through enquiry. if there is no broken pieces or electrical failure, direction to reset the ahr following the procedure.
Showing the 6 most recent of 110 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-11-27 · Service Brakes · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“2017 dodge grand caravan was stopped in traffic at a light. my foot slipped off the brake for a second and the vehicle jumped forward quickly, which caused damage to the rear end of an acura sitting about 10 feet in front of me.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.