OwnerReports

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Owners have filed 546 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 26% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 17.4%. A further 17.8% were filed without a specific system named.

Complaints546
Crashes12
Fires3
Injuries8
Deaths0

What owners report breaking

Electrical system 26.0% · 142
Unknown or other 17.8% · 97
Structure 17.4% · 95
Engine 10.6% · 58
Power train 6.8% · 37
Latches/locks/linkages 4.9% · 27
Air bags 3.8% · 21
Seats 2.9% · 16
Severity

Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.

Reading the numbers

Across the 29 model years of the Dodge Grand Caravan in this data, 2017 sits 14th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.

Filings have fallen off, 117 in the last three years against 249 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Driving on highway about 75 mph with cruise set. It was almost as if the vehicle shut off, I lost all connection and my computer went whack. All the check engine lights came on etc . It slowed my car down, and reset my radio etc . But than all of a sudden it all came back on and I proceeded . But scared me and this could have caused a serious wreck. It's scheduled to go into the shop and be checked over this week. Electrical system · reported at 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off and could not be immediately restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (east chester chrysler Dodge, 4007 boston rd, bronx, ny) were notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 61,000. Electrical system · reported at 61,000 miles
The van stalls while running and sometimes won't start while the interior lights flicker. While driving, the headlights dim and flicker while the interior lights are normal. I checked my battery, starter, and alternator and the mechanic tested them and said they were all good. They recommended me to go to the manufacturer and check for recalls. Please let me know what to do. Electrical system · reported at 45,000 miles

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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