2017 Dodge Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

3 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Dodge Caravan, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

3Complaints
0/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 2017 sits among all Caravan years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 1 complaints (33%)
Engine 1 complaints (33%)
Transmission & drivetrain 1 complaints (33%)

Recalls (1)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 18V098000 2018

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…

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.…

Technical service bulletins

110 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and electrical — are on file for the 2017 Dodge Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2017 Caravan TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2017 Dodge Caravan reliable?

The 2017 Dodge Caravan drew 3 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).

What are the most common 2017 Dodge Caravan problems?

The top reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Caravan are brakes & stability (1 complaints), engine (1), and transmission & drivetrain (1).

Does the 2017 Dodge Caravan have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 2017 Dodge Caravan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.