Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
401Complaints
3Recalls
5Crashes
3Fires
7Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (34.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 139 · 34.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V524000 |
| Structure:body | 85 · 21.2% | not available | — |
| Engine | 55 · 13.7% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 37 · 9.2% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 20 · 5% | not available | — |
| Seats | 12 · 3% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 401 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
NHTSA campaign 20V278000 · 2020 · reported 05/15/2020
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. HAD TO GET A NEW ACTUATOR. ONE MONTH LATER, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR WAS STUCK…”NHTSA complaint 11350685 — filed 08/21/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. I CAN'T UN LOCK IT MANUALLY, I CAN'T UN LOCK IT WITH THE KEY…”NHTSA complaint 11350287 — filed 08/19/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“REAR PASSENGER DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES, DOOR STICKS OPEN AND WON'T CLOSE. STARTED RANDOMLY.”NHTSA complaint 11349618 — filed 08/15/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 139 of 401 NHTSA complaints (34.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (94), structure:body (85), engine (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
401 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V524000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
