2017 Dodge Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
14/100
#7 most-complained of 8 Caravan years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Dodge Caravan has a Complaint Index of 14, ranking 7th of 8 model years, with 1 complaint, 1 crash, and 1 recall. It is one of the lower-complaint years for this model.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2017 Dodge Caravan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (100%)
- Engine1 (100%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle can lurch forward unexpectedly when the driver's foot slips off the brake pedal, even briefly.
- This sudden forward movement has led to front-end contact with vehicles ahead in stop-and-go traffic.
- The reported incident occurred at low mileage, around 3,000 miles, suggesting an early-life brake response issue.
2017 Dodge Caravan recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V098000Feb 8, 2018Electrical System39,456 vehicles
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
2017 compared with other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Dodge Caravan reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists a Complaint Index of 14 for the 2017 Caravan, which ranks 7th out of 8 model years. It shows only 1 complaint and 1 recall on record.
- What problems does the 2017 Dodge Caravan have?
- The single complaint on file involves the brakes, describing unexpected forward movement at 3,000 miles that resulted in a crash. The top problem area listed is Brakes.
- Does the 2017 Dodge Caravan have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 18V098000 covers a brake switch malfunction that could keep brake lights illuminated or allow the vehicle to be shifted improperly. Chrysler replaced the brake switches free of charge.
- How does the 2017 Caravan compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 14, the 2017 Caravan ranks better than 2010 (100), 2012 (86), 2011 (71), and 2013 (57), but worse than 2014 (29) and 2015 (43).