2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Good verdict. It logged 414 complaints, 3 recalls, and no deaths, with Electrical System issues as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #10 of 16 Grand Caravan years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 414
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System144 (35%)
- Structure & Body134 (32%)
- Other99 (24%)
- Engine65 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain37 (9%)
- Airbags21 (5%)
- Fuel System14 (3%)
- Brakes10 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (2%)
- Steering5 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles reportedly lunged forward unexpectedly while stopped in traffic, leading to rear-end collisions.
- Rear power outlets and USB/12-volt charging ports were reported to smoke or catch fire while driving or parked.
- Owners described the steering jerking side to side and the transmission unexpectedly shifting into reverse on its own.
- Some vans reportedly rolled away after being placed in park and the driver exited, in one case dragging the driver before rolling down an embankment.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal or animal-strike collisions despite significant impact damage.
- Rear brakes were reported to grind against rotors and calipers stuck, with one case involving a brake fire.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 20V278000May 15, 2020Fuel System122 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles
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.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Grand Caravan a complaint index of 40, ranking it 10th worst of 16 model years, which earns it a Good verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- Electrical System complaints make up 35% of reports (144 complaints), followed by Structure & Body issues at 32% (134 complaints) and Engine issues at 16% (65 complaints).
- Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Grand Caravan, covering fuel system, electrical system, and other components; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Grand Caravan compare to other years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 40 is much lower than the worst years, such as 2008 (100) and 2016 (93), which carry Avoid verdicts, though 2018 (20) and 2020 (0) score even lower.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- EPA rates the 2017 Grand Caravan at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.