2017 Dodge CARAVAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Dodge CARAVAN has 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: oct 19, 2017 i still hadn't been contacted from the dealership in regards to the oct 18th complaint number 11034442 oct 19th 2017 i was backing up in my long driveway, and i was accelerating in reverse the engine died. the dealership paid for a rental from friday to monday. monday at 11:50 the de.

5 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

4 complaints

22%

• OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE
• 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.
• VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN RUNNING, REGARLESS OF SPEED. VERY DENGEROUS, THE INSSUES HAS OCCURED MULTIPLE TIMES ALREADY.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

22%

• OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE
• I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC WAITING FOR THE RED LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. MY RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND THE VAN IMMEDIATELY LUNGED FORWARD. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE ASAP, BUT THE CAR SITTING IN FRONT OF ME WAS HIT IN THE REAR. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS RENTAL VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD QUICKLY FOR NO R
• PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

11%

• AFTER HEAVY RAIN OVER THE NIGHT, WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED, A LOT OF WATER ENDED IN THE REAR INTERIOR, LUGGAGE AREA, SO IN THE MORNING WITHOUT A DRAINING PLUG I COULDN'T DRAIN IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH, BUT HAD TO COLLECT IT WITH TOWEL AND PAPER IN ORDER TO PUT THERE MY FOOD I JUST BOUGHT. I GUESS THE G
• 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DESIGN FLAW ON VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AFTER HEAVY RAIN OVER THE NIGHT, WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED, A LOT OF WATER ENDED IN THE REAR INTERIOR, LUGGAGE AREA, SO IN THE MORNING WITHOUT A DRAINING PLUG I COULDN'T DRAIN IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH, BUT HAD TO COLLECT IT WITH TOWEL AND PAPER IN ORDER TO PUT THERE MY FOOD I JUST BOUGHT. I GUESS THE G”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

11%

• OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE
• DRIVING ON FREEWAY, AT AROUND 65MPH. VEHICLE SHUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER, NO ELECTRICITY, COULD NOT TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS. I SHUT OFF IGNITION TURN IT ON AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE TURN ON AGAIN AND I PROCEEDED.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

• I PURCHASED A 2017 DODGE CARAVAN AND QUICKLY REALIZED IT IS NOT SAFE FOR MY SEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD BASED ON HIS AGE, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT!! THE IS ONLY ONE SAFE POSITION FOR HIM IN THE ENTIRE VAN AND I HAVE IT DOCUMENTED OVER AND OVER ON VIDEOS THAT I TOOK WHILE HAVING CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERTS A

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I PURCHASED A 2017 DODGE CARAVAN AND QUICKLY REALIZED IT IS NOT SAFE FOR MY SEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD BASED ON HIS AGE, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT!! THE IS ONLY ONE SAFE POSITION FOR HIM IN THE ENTIRE VAN AND I HAVE IT DOCUMENTED OVER AND OVER ON VIDEOS THAT I TOOK WHILE HAVING CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERTS A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 18 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: AFTER HEAVY RAIN OVER THE NIGHT, WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED, A LOT OF WATER ENDED IN THE REAR INTERIOR, LUGGAGE AREA, SO IN THE MORNING WITHOUT A DRAINING PLUG I COULDN'T DRAIN IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH, BUT HAD TO COLLECT IT WITH TOWEL AND PAPER IN ORDER TO PUT THERE MY FOOD I JUST BOUGHT. I GUESS THE G
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)