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 07/14/2026
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.
410Complaints
3Recalls
6Crashes
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 (34.4% 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.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 141 · 34.4% | Recalled | Recall 18V524000 |
| Structure:body | 86 · 21% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 58 · 14.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 37 · 9% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 21 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 · 2.9% | Recalled | Recall 20V278000 |
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 410 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
“MY AC WENT OUT ONLY IN THE FRONT 1/3 OF THE VAN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AND STARTED TO HAVE A SLIGHT BUZZING SOUND UNDER…”NHTSA complaint 11326055 — filed 05/26/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND IS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE. HAVE 4 KIDS SO…”NHTSA complaint 11326031 — filed 05/26/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“LOCK ACTUATOR IS STUCK IN THE UNLOCK POSITION WHICH MEANS MY KIDS COULD OPEN THE DOOR MANUAL WHILE DRIVING. DOOR WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL…”NHTSA complaint 11323518 — filed 05/06/2020 · 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 141 of 410 NHTSA complaints (34.4%), followed by unspecified/other issues (97), structure:body (86), engine (58). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
410 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 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?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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 07/14/2026.
