2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (80) · Electrical System (75) · Engine (37)
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178 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-05-15 · campaign 20V278000 · 122 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: 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 o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Service bulletins (102)
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.
Structure:body 2025-01-30 · 23-003-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension xv1 the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● the door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. note: the doors c
Structure:body 2025-01-29 · 23-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension x98 the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● the door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. note: the doors c
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 102 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:electronic Lock/Latch Actuator“on xxx my 2017 dodge grand caravan locked involuntarily while the engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. a [xxx] infant was locked inside the vehicle. the doors could not be unlocked from the outside, requiring emergency services from the newnan police and fire department to intervene to extract the child. information redacted pursua…”
2026-09-01 · Unknown Or Other“passenger sliding doors will not open the power door actuators have failed no way to manually open them it’s available on request, safety of other at risk is incase of an accident there’s no way to open the doors it’s a safety hazard, problem was confirmed by dealer although it would cost me 3,800 to have them fix both sliding doors ferario dodge i…”
2026-08-31 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 177,589 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2017 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that he had purchased a used vehicle through facebook marketplace. the contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy, and a carfax report confirmed that the odometer had been tampered with twice…”
2026-08-04 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the sliding doors failed to open automatically and had to manually open the vehicle by using the interior and exterior door handles simultaneously. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under chrysler campaign number: …”
2026-06-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 90,489 mi“the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway an dfailed to restart. the contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine bay. there was not warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to aamco transmissions, where it was diagnosed …”
2026-04-21 · Structure:body:door“the rear power slide doors are opening on their own with vehicle in motion. the power switch on the roof is off. we have 5 children. no warming lamps or issues this is a known issues will caravans…”
2026-04-14 · Electrical System · 68,107 mi“the contact owns a 2017 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering, producing static electric shock, and the battery was overcharging. the air bag warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 18v524000 (electrical system). the local dealer was contacted and was…”
2026-04-07 · Unknown Or Other“specifics unknown check engine light came on cpl seconds before it started overheating / leaking coolant and or transmission fluid and overheating. and i'm not sure what. started last year but i don't drive very often so the issue just started last year …”
2026-03-27 · Electrical System“the driver and passenger sliding door power lock actuator is not operating for my wife's 2017 dodge grand caravan with about 44,000 miles. there is a warranty bulletin, number d-25-03, dated january 30, 2025 that extended the warranty to coverage to 10 years/ 100,000 miles. my wife's car should have been included in the cars with the problem and it…”
2026-03-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am filing this complaint regarding the service department at vaden dodge chrysler jeep ram. my complaint concerns a failure to properly diagnose a mechanical issue with my vehicle, misleading statements about the condition of the vehicle after repairs, and poor communication during the repair process. the vehicle is a 2017 dodge grand caravan. be…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.