The Lemon IndexAll cars · Dodge Grand Caravan
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is about average by owner complaints: 132 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 100, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 415 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 50K to 84K miles on the car (179 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 46K–85K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 57K–85K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 46K–78K miles
Recalls 3
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
- electrical 2018
The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 102 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
- Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The passenger side sliding door is struck in the lock position. Once closed it is unable to open. There is no way to open it with the fob or inside unlock button.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 11327920
More owner reports
Ignition switch fail to star .when you initial is frequent almost most the time
NHTSA complaint 11133181
Sliding door locks and won't open or unlock. Doors are automatic doors. Door will not unlock or open manually or automatically.
NHTSA complaint 11329662
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 100; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (33%), body structure (27%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 84,000 miles. The middle report was at 63,100 miles, from 179 complaints.
Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works