YearToAvoid

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#10 most-complained of 16 Grand Caravan years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has 414 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 40 out of 100 — #10 highest of 16 Grand Caravan model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (144 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries.

Complaints
414
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
6 / 3
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy

Top 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System144 (35%)
  2. Structure & Body134 (32%)
  3. Other99 (24%)
  4. Engine65 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain37 (9%)
  6. Airbags21 (5%)
  7. Fuel System14 (3%)
  8. Brakes10 (2%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (2%)
  10. Steering5 (1%)
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints: complaints filed per quarter402017 Q22018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q22023 Q32024 Q42026 Q1
544 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (40).

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Good27281420
2016Avoid931,000620
2017Good40414320
2018Best20270420
2019Good33241420

All Dodge Grand Caravan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks #10 of 16 among Grand Caravan model years (Complaint Index 40/100, verdict: Good). It has 414 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (144 complaints), structure & body (134 complaints), and engine (65 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 63,103 miles.
Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, most recently reported 2025, covering other, fuel system, and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.