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2017 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Dodge Caravan, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-098 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 80%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Dodge Caravan has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine11
Power train11
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2017 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

80%repaired · 2019 Q2

Brake lights: switch

Recall 18V-098 · Feb 8, 2018 · 39,456 vehicles · 31,488 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are 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.
Complaint 11048555 · Nov 27, 2017 · 3,000 miles

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