2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / dodge / grand-caravan
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-08)
complaints	414 on file (2017-04-17 → 2026-09-17)
recalls	3
investigations	1
fars	81 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Sliding door lock actuator failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES117 complaints2022-01 → 2026-03grand-caravan-2017-door-lock-actuator

11506777 van sliding door lock actuator failure - door is stuck shut and can't be opened in emergency previous extended warranties did not cover this vehicle even though it's a 2017 model year
11498376 Passenger side sliding door will not open. It is stuck in the lock position and will not unlock even after attempting both manual and electronic unlocking. Faulty lock actuator likely cause.

Active head restraint deployment without impactSEATS15 complaints2022-02 → 2025-08grand-caravan-2017-headrest-deployment

11528904 The headrest on the front passenger seat randomly deployed due to design defect. The plastic housing that holds the pin broke under the regular stress of the spring causing the headrest to deploy without warning.
11678427 SEAT HEADREST EXPLODED RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR CAUSE FOR THIS. IT JUST DEPLOYED OUT OF NOWHERE. THIS WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEAD REST. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT AT THE TIME.

Engine stall while driving or at stopsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE14 complaints2022-10 → 2026-06grand-caravan-2017-engine-stall

11566077 Car randomly stalled out without warning or signs of issues. We just purchased this used from Automax Hyundai. It has happened a total of 4 times this week.
11579910 It started off as the can stalling occasionally when I came to a stop. Then it became more and more frequent. Video is available to see the RPM move and then drop to 0. I then have to restart the vehicle which causes a delay which other drivers are not patient about.…

Cylinder 2 misfireENGINE11 complaints2022-06 → 2025-09grand-caravan-2017-cylinder-2-misfire

11545900 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. Check engine light reading code P0302 (cylinder 2 misfire). Mechanic replaced spark plugs and coils, but car is still throwing same code. This is appears to also be an issue with a recall on other year models of Dodge Grand Caravans.…
11543650 Cylinder 2 Random mis-fire. Began fall 2022. Multiple attempts to repair failed. Cylinder head replaced in Feb/Mar 2023. September 10, 2023 same issue reoccurred. Engine began to mis-fire violently, needed to be towed back to Dodge dealership…

Transmission failure and shifting malfunctionPOWER TRAIN10 complaints2022-07 → 2026-03grand-caravan-2017-transmission-failure

11608116 Sudden total transmission failure while in traffic. Took a while to coax it through intersection. After a while able to coax it the mile home at about 10 mph with transmission screaming. Towed to dealer and full transmission replacement at 50,000 miles. 07
11522789 The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to properly shift gear. The vehicle started to shift gear at approximately 50 MPH. There was an abnormal winding sound detected.…

Engine oil filter housing and oil cooler leaksPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE4 complaints2022-03 → 2026-01grand-caravan-2017-oil-housing-cooler-leak

11455482 In January 2022,at approximately 75,000 miles, vehicle began to have a major oil leak and smell of oil in the cabin. A mechanic determined the oil filter housing had failed and it was replaced for $808.63.…
11657782 I noticed some shifting issues, and some power loss along with an oil leak and the vehicle is not getting enough lubrication. The vehicle is only at 114010 miles and according to the dealership a new engine is needed. A new engine oil cooler was replaced however not the hoses…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
414	2017-04-17	2026-09-17	6	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:144; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:99; STRUCTURE:95; ENGINE:58; POWER TRAIN:37

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V524000	09/08/2018	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.	A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.	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.
20V278000	15/05/2020	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	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.	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.	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.
25V876000	17/12/2025	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.	An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
PE19014	closed	Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment	SEATS	2019-09-09	2026-02-25	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments in

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	81	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/dodge/grand-caravan

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_dodge_grand_caravan_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/dodge/grand-caravan}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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