2017 Dodge Caravan: common problems

Owners of the 2017 Dodge Caravan filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 73 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 1
involving a crash: 1
Technical service bulletins (TSB): 73

What fails most often

1 Powertrain 100% of all complaints
2 Engine 100% of all complaints
3 Service brakes 100% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Powertrain: 1 complaints (100% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
Service brakes: 1 complaints (100% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Powertrain	1	1	16
Engine	1	1	3
Service brakes	1	1	2
Equipment	0	0	20
Electrical system	0	0	18
Structure	0	0	15
Seats	0	0	10
Engine and cooling	0	0	9
Parking brake	0	0	6
Latches, locks, linkages	0	0	3
Suspension	0	0	2
Vehicle speed control	0	0	2
Backover prevention	0	0	1
Fuel system	0	0	1

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

2017 dodge grand caravan was stopped in traffic at a light. My foot slipped off the brake for a second and the vehicle jumped forward quickly, which caused damage to the rear end of an acura sitting about 10 feet in front of me.
Engine · crash · 2017-11-27 · NHTSA complaint #11048555

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).

On average one model year of the Caravan has 278 complaints (38 years in the data). This year has 1, below average.

What to check before buying

Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11025727 (+1 with the same text) · Service brakes PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11016138 · Engine STARTER - ENGINE
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11013500 · Structure WARRANTY BULLETIN D-25-03 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2017 - 2019 Dodge…
WARRANTY BULLETIN D-25-03 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2017 - 2019 Dodge Caravan/ 2017 - 2019 Chrysler Town & Country (RT)
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11013495 · Structure FCA CARIBBEANWARRANTY BULLETIN ID-25-01 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators -…
FCA CARIBBEANWARRANTY BULLETIN ID-25-01 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2017 - 2019 Dodge Caravan/ 2017 - 2019 Chrysler Town & Country (RT)
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11010954 · Seats Incoming Vehicles with Deployed Active Head Rest (AHR) should have a through enquiry
If there is no Broken Pieces or Electrical failure, Direction to RESET the AHR following the Procedure.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10251783 (+1 with the same text) · Electrical system Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10248509 (+1 with the same text) · Electrical system Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10244356 · Suspension LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is…
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10243209 · Equipment FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10243208 · Equipment Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10242717 · Equipment Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review…
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10239957 · Engine and cooling Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant

NHTSA lists 73 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Caravan?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 1.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Dodge Caravan?

NHTSA lists 73 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2017 Dodge Caravan from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2017 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.