2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

58Engine complaints

14.1%Of all 410 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 SYSTEM141 · 34.4%

Unspecified / other97 · 23.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY86 · 21%

ENGINE58 · 14.1%

POWER TRAIN37 · 9%

Share of the 410 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“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

“ABOUT 1 WEEK AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODE READER SAID IT WAS A P302, MISFIRE IN #2. THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH…”NHTSA complaint 11306791 — filed 02/03/2020

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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: 58 of 410 complaints on file (14.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

410 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 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 07/14/2026.