2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

55Engine complaints

13.7%Of all 401 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM139 · 34.7%

Unspecified / other94 · 23.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY85 · 21.2%

ENGINE55 · 13.7%

POWER TRAIN37 · 9.2%

Share of the 401 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DUE TO A COMPRESSION ISSUE DUE TO FAULTY HEAD. ONLY HAS 56K MILES ON IT. RESULTING IN STALLING OUT AND LACK OF…”NHTSA complaint 11339238 — filed 07/13/2020

“THE OIL COOLER WHICH HOLDS THE OIL TEMPERATURE SWITCH AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AND OIL FILTER HOUSING IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND SEALED TO ALUMINUM…”NHTSA complaint 11324027 — filed 05/10/2020

“ESTABA CORRIENDO NORMALMENTE Y DE MOMENTO LE DI GASOLINA Y NO RESPONDI AL CAMBIO Y COMO QUE SE ACELERO(HIZO UN RUIDO FUERTE) Y DIO UN…”NHTSA complaint 11320640 — filed 04/09/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: 55 of 401 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?

401 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.