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2017 Dodge Caravan problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Dodge Caravan has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 1owner complaint
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The least complained-about Dodge Caravan year on file: 1 complaints, against an average of 40 for the other model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Dodge Caravan?
The components named most often in the 1 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2017 Dodge Caravan been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
Risk: Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
What do 2017 Dodge Caravan owners report?
1 of the 1 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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.
2017 Dodge Caravan: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Dodge Caravan reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Caravan; the most common categories were engine (1, 100%), power train (1, 100%), service brakes (1, 100%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 complaint mentions a crash.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Caravan?
Across 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (100% of complaints), power train (100% of complaints), service brakes (100% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Dodge Caravan; the most recent (campaign 18V098000, 2018-02-08) concerns Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Caravan
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only.