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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

4/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 16.4%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

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Recalls (3)

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:Campaign 25V876000 · 17/12/2025

    Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYCampaign 20V278000 · 15/05/2020

    Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODCampaign 18V524000 · 09/08/2018

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. 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.

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Owner complaints

413
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
7
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM144
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER98
  • STRUCTURE95
  • ENGINE58
  • POWER TRAIN37
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES27
  • AIR BAGS21
  • SEATS16
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 12/30/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

    The driver side passenger door is stuck on lock, it will not open from outside or inside or with the fob, this creates a safety issue for removing my children in case of an accident or being able to get to them in case of an emergency.

  • 12/28/2022· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    I have 2017 Dodge Caravan, I loves this van I recently went to the shop to do routine repairs. Also get the engine light checked, the mechanic stated I need a tune up. A few days later after getting the tune up check engine light came back on, and van begin to ride rough and shake. The van was struggling to keep up with city speed limit and engine light came back on so I took the van back to the shop they checked engine light and it read cylinder 2 is back firing and get a tune up. That did't seemed right so the mechanic checked previous work, there was no problems with the parts they used for the tune up, the mechanic looked a little further to find out why the engine light still on. The mechanic said I need a cylinder, they told me to go to the dealer because they don't have that special tools to fix the cylinder. I said how much to replace the cylinder the mechanic said about 2,000 dollars or depending on the damages to the engine because of bad cylinder. They also said there were some coolant and other substance leaking onto the coil, wires causing damage to the engine, also in a short time the spark plugs and coils will be effected again. The mechanic said this can be very expensive to repair and I can't use my remote starter while the engine light is on this is so inconvenience. I am so upset I worked hard at keeping up repairs, keeping van nice and clean inside and out, I was just to the point of paying off my car loan off finally owning the van. Now this situation forcing me to make a decision keep my investment or trade it off, get back into debt and having a large car note, I don't want that I am so heart broken over this situation and not having the money to fix the van it's just to much. I was blind sided never, I would never thought this would happen to me and my family of six. OMG!

  • 12/23/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I BOUGHT A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN FEBRUARY 2019. DECEMBER 20, 2019 I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF MY DASH LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON, AND THE ODOMETER AND GAS GAUGE WENT DOWN WHILE TURNING ONTO MY HOME STREET. . WE TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER LOOKING AND TESTING THINGS THEY SAID IT WAS THE INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER PANEL.

  • 12/21/2022· STRUCTURE

    Passenger side sliding door will not open. It is stuck in the lock position and will not unlock even after attempting both manual and electronic unlocking. Faulty lock actuator likely cause.

  • 12/19/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The drivers side door remained locked when all other door are set to unlock. The drivers side door will not come unlocked whether by remote or manually pushing unlock. This happened on its own. A mechanic looked at it and said he would not mess with it because he was scared he we break the door and suggested going to a dealer. The car manufacturer issued a recall (Mopar X98) for this very same issue but it didn't include my car serial number. So, they don't want to honor the recall on my car. This is a serious safety concern on this vehicle as it is used for the transportation of several children and should an accident happen the chance of being trapped is very high since the door will not open at all. I located a service bulletin 23-036-21 that was issued and a Mopar Warranty Extension bulletin which states it includes this model year but Dodge has stated this particular VIN is not part of it. How does a VIN determine whether the actuator is going to go bad?

  • 12/14/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURECrash

    MY WIFE HIT A DEER GOING 70 MPH DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON I65 RIGHT AFTER CROSSING THE TENN. STATE LINE. THE DEER HIT THE FRONT CENTER AND PASSENGER FRONT OF THE VAN AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE FENDER MOLDING WAS RIPPED APART, RADIATOR WAS PUSHED INTO THE THE ENGINE BLOCK, PASSENGER LIGHT WAS DEMOLISHED AND PUSHED IN TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALL THE ELECTRIC WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON EXCEPT THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE FENDER WELL WAS PUSHED BACK 1/4 INCH AND IN 1 INCH INTO THE PASSENGER DOOR. A RED LIGHTNING BOLT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING. TOW TRUCK CAME AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.

  • 12/13/2019· AIR BAGS

    AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TRIED TO FIGURE OT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS BUT CANT SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING. ITS HAPPENED ALOT OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS. NERVOUS THE AIRBAGS MIGHT DEPLOY FOR NO REASON.

  • 12/12/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

    THE BRAKE SWITCHES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION, KEEPING THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THIS IS THE SAME WARNING IN THE RECALL FOR 2017 DODGE CARAVANS, YET MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AND CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO FIX. THE CURRENT RECALL SAYS " 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."

  • 12/10/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The sliding door drivers side has malfunctioned. Stuck in lock position. Cannot unlock or lock. The door is stuck closed. I’ve tried everything to try to open it. Will not open. Passengers cannot get out. I presume it’s the acutater that I cannot afford to get fixed. This is a safety issue.

  • 12/10/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

    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.

  • 12/08/2023· ENGINE

    2017 Grand Caravan - check engine light came on at about 90000 miles. Confirmed that it is a cylinder 2 misfire. Repair shop indicates that the cylinder needs to be re-machined (or the entire engine replaced) and also indicated that the cylinder 2 issue is well-known with the Chrysler/Dodge engines and was part of a recall for earlier models. Estimated repair cost is $4K - $5K.

  • 12/08/2021· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side sliding door would not open manually or electronically. Additionally, the door failed to lock securely. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rod in the door was loose and needed to be replaced. The rod clips were replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

  • 12/06/2025· ENGINE

    My engine has begun the "Pentastar tick", which is surprisingly well-known, but not recalled. This is a serious safety issue because it can cause engine failure, which would cause an accident. Dodge has known about this problem for years, but refuses to fix it. I cannot afford to replace the engine and my van is sitting at the dealership, as of today. Please make them fix this! Why is there not a recall on these engines!?! Thankfully, there was no accident and I had the vehicle towed to the dealership, only to be told they are aware of it and I'm looking at $3,000-5,000 to "fix" it. However, the replacement parts would be the same as the original parts, so it's just going to keep happening. They are willfully and knowingly endangering families by not fixing this!

  • 12/06/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Rear door makes a buzzing sound when door is unlocked. Door also does not seem to function properly when closing and opening.

  • 12/05/2024· POWER TRAIN

    Van started to studder and not wanting to go while driving and starting the van. A current U87 Chrysler recall is in effect for my year of van. I called and they said that my vin is not currently affected even though I am having the same issues as this recall.

  • 12/04/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The issue is with the door locking system making a very loud buzzing noise when the doors either automatically lock/unlock or the lock/unlock buttons on the key fob are pressed. Not only is it irritating, but it is incredibly distracting as the loud noise is unexpected. This can be dangerous because the driver can be startled should someone accidentally press the button on the door while the vehicle is in motion, or when the doors automatically lock as the vehicle is starting to move. Sometimes not all of the doors lock or unlock and the buttons have to be pressed several times before all doors are locked or unlocked. This is also a safety issue.

  • 12/02/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Check engine light codes match possible recall for vehicle now I'm having the same issues

  • 12/01/2022· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Driver's side door is stuck and locked shut. This puts my precious cargo, my children, at risk of having to exit the vehicle on a potentially more dangerous side with traffic. In the event of an accident this door locked shut can't be used to escape the vehicle if need be. No warning lights. Online this appears to be a very common issue in Chrysler/Dodge vans.

  • 12/01/2019· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY ONRAMP ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND VEHICLE FOLLOWING HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID COLLISION. BELIEVE ENGINE OUTPUT LESSENED BY CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE ISSUE COMMON WITH DODGE ENGINES CREATING FAILURES AND LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND REDUCED POWER WITH SPORADIC LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHEN NEEDED.

  • 11/30/2020· POWER TRAIN

    OUR 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT SUFFERED A TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE AT 63,095 MILES WHILE DRIVING IN GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, CREATING A WHINING SOUND WHILE MOVING UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, AND THEN SHUDDERING AND REVVING HIGH WITHOUT POWER WHILE WE MOVED IT BRIEFLY TO A SAFE LOCATION TO PARK IT FOR TOWING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE. UPON DIAGNOSIS, DODGE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED TORQUE CONVERTOR HAD FAILED AND THAT THE MATERIAL FROM THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND OVERHAULED TO REMOVE THE MATERIAL FROM THE TRANSMISSION. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED AND NEAR A PARKING LOT THAT WE COULD PULL OF INTO AND IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE, AS I HAD MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR. DODGE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXTENDS TO 60,000 MILES AND DOES NOT COVER THIS REPAIR UNDER A WARRANTY REPAIR (3,095 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY).

  • 11/28/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Sliding door lock actuator

  • 11/27/2023· SEATS

    The passenger headrest busted open. There was no warning or anything like that. Also prior to that my window fell in the door well. I took it to the dealership and paid for repairs. I am glad the window did not break while I was in the car. I am taking the car to the dealership this week concerning the passenger headrest.

  • 11/27/2023· ENGINE

    Cylinder 2 misfire and breaking

  • 11/27/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The sliding door on the passenger side stopped working and will not open manually or with the buttons on the remote or the buttons in the car.

  • 11/26/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

    While stopped at red lights, stopped in traffic or drive-thru services the vehicle to stall out and must be restarted to drive again. I took the vehicle to the auto repair shop, The KAR Shop in Rogers, AR. The board certified mechanic tried to diagnose the reason for the stall and stop and could not find a reason for the problem. The mechanic informed me of a recall on the make, model and year of the same I own. When I called the Dodge dealership they ran my VIN and informed me my particular Caravan is not part of the Electrical System:Wiring: Front Underhood recall that may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or no start condition. Even though my specific vehicle is not part of the recall, the same description of defect is happening to mine.

  • 11/25/2019· AIR BAGS

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND BEEPED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH DIEPHOLZ AUTO GROUP OF PARIS (15200 US-150, PARIS, IL 61944, (217) 465-8521). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.

  • 11/24/2019· STRUCTURE

    I AM UNABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, MANUAL OR AUTOMATICALLY I HAVE 2 TODDLERS. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET ONE OF MY KIDS OUT IF IT WAS AN EMERGENCY. I HAVE A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THIS SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS AT ALL.

  • 11/22/2019· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND MOVE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

  • 11/19/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The passenger side electronic locks stopped working and will not allow the doors to open. Passengers could be trapped in car and unable to be removed from inside

  • 11/18/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    door lock actuator failed - driver side sliding door - door stuck closed will not open

  • 11/16/2022· ENGINE

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was stalling despite depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he replaced the coils and spark plugs; however, the failure recurred, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and after performing a compression test, the contact was made aware of a misfire in cylinder #2. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and the previous diagnosis was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

  • 11/15/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon pulling to the side of the road and checking the oil level, the contact noticed that the oil level was significantly low. The vehicle was taken to the nearby Jiffy Lube, where it was diagnosed that the engine oil cooler had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and denied a reimbursement claim because the VIN was not included in a related recall. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

  • 11/15/2022· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated her children were able to open the passenger’s side sliding door while the vehicle was locked, and the contact noticed that the door would not lock securely as designed. On another occasion, while trying to open the driver’s side sliding door, the door would not unlock. The contact unlocked the vehicle with the key fob, but the door would not unlock. The contact also attempted to unlock the door manually, but the door failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 110,000.

  • 11/14/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

    Since I purchased my 2017 Dodge Caravan, a piece of the door panel came off while driving down the road. The rear air cuts in and out. The horn cuts in and out. The driver side sliding door will stick shut and not open and when it does open it makes a loud buzzing sound every time the door opens or locks. Now at 110,000 miles, the car not starting, then starting but acting like its about to die. Battery and alternator both tested good and we are being told it is probably a faulty computer system.

  • 11/13/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH BUTTON INSIDE OR BUTTON ON KEY FOB

  • 11/13/2019· STRUCTURE

    PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TRIED TO OPEN REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND IT IS LOCKED AND I CANNOT UNLOCK IT. MY HUSBAND SUFFERED A MASSIVE STROKE AND THIS VAN IS HOW WE GET AROUND. IT IS IMPERATIVE THIS BE FIXED AS HE IS IN A WHEELCHAIR PERMANENTLY AND WOULD BE STUCK INSIDE IF, GOD FORBID, AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE HAPPENED.

  • 11/13/2019· ENGINE

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 38 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE AND HESITATE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GATOR CHRYSLER DODGE (840 HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

  • 11/13/2018· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHOOK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GWINNETT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (5054 US-78, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087, (678) 384-4774) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WAS SHORTING OUT THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

  • 11/12/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    In March 13, 2024, when unlocking the doors from the driver's side control panel there was an audible buzzing sound from the passenger side sliding door. The door was still able to unlock and lock. After doing some research online I found that there was a problem with the locking door actuator that would cause a buzzing sound when engaged. This continued to happen anytime that sliding door was either locked or unlocked. In June of 2024, using the driver's side control panel, I attempted to unlock the passenger sliding door. The door didn't make the buzzing sound, but it also would not unlock. The door was seized shut. I use this vehicle to transport my three children to and from school. Their drop offs are on the right hand side. With the passenger sliding door being seized shut, because of the faulty actuator, my children have to get out on the driver's side door and into incoming traffic! This is a great risk to my children. I called to get it repaired from the dealer I purchased it from with the actuator recall that was issued only to be told thaty vehicle wasn't covered in that recall, yet I still have a door that is seized shut from the recalled actuator part.

  • 11/09/2023· SEATS

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side headrest opened without impact or a crash. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,787.

  • 11/08/2021· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side rear sliding door would not unlock or open. The door lever was inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was on his way to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

  • 11/07/2022· AIR BAGS

    Airbag light is constantly on. Took vehicle to a repair shop. They scanned code B1C27-13 and found that drivers side wiring harness needs to be replaced. They contacted Chrysler and was told part wouldn't be available for at least a year. Airbags will not deploy if an accident should occur. This is a definite safety issue that should be fixed immediately.

  • 11/07/2022· SUSPENSION

    The rear sway bar mount on frame had completely broken off and the sway bar was making a loud clunking sound as we were driving which caused difficulty to control the vehicle. Upon inspection, mechanic found that the sway bar had broken away from the bottom axle area. This caused the body of the vehicle to be off center which caused the vehicle to rub the left tire which in turn rubbed the fuel neck and rubbed off the protected rubber coating. It was advised to not drive the vehicle as it was not safe. We have an independent mechanics report.

  • 11/05/2024· SEATS

    The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while her sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side headrest restraint system activated, causing the front passenger's side headrest to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

  • 11/05/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

    REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK CLOSED. THE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR APPEARS TO HAVE NO MANUAL METHOD OF OPENING. WHEN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAIL THE PASSENGERS HAVE NO WAY OF FORCING OPEN. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR.

  • 11/04/2019· ENGINE

    VEHICAL HAS A CODE FOR CYLANDER 4 MISFIRE. THIS CAUSES MY REMOTE START TO NOT WORK AND THE VEHICAL IS RUNNING ROUGH. NEW SPARK PLUGS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FOR A TWO YEAR OLD VEHICAL IT SHOULD BE RELIABLE BUT I FIND MYSELF RELYING ON MY 88 S10 MORE THAN OUR TWO YEAR OLD VAN. READING UP ON THE 3.6L ENGINE I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD AS WITH MANY OTHER CARAVAN 3.6L BUT MY VINTAGE IS SOMEHOW NOT AFFECTED. I CAN RESET THE CODE AND DRIVE BUT AS SOON AS I PARK THE CODE COMES BACK

  • 11/04/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    VAN ACCELERATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. I SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 55 MILES PER HOUR. GAS PEDDLE SEEMED STUCK. A RED FLASHING LIGHTNING SIGN ILLUMINATED AND THEN WENT AWAY. THE VAN THEN STOPPED ACCELERATING. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP AND NOW LIGHTS ARE ON AT ALL. USER MANUAL STATES THAT IT IS AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT.

  • 11/03/2024· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

    I bought my 2017 dodge grand caravan in 2019 with 20,000 miles on it. Shortly after I had problems with the key not doing the automatic start. Then the wipers no longer sprayed fluid, then I noticed the van used some radiator fluid when we went drivingg any distance. Then the door locks stopped working.then the passenger slide door stopped shutting and locking or would close on the kids getting in the van. Now when I took it to the dodge dealership about a month th ago to fix the front seat trim that fell off, they said I had a leaky transmission hose. They fixed it a d charged for the flush and hose. One month later I'm getting an error code for the tranny. Had it flushed and paid again. They said they don't know maybe I need a new transmission. I ha e always done the up keep on this van oil changes and such. I looked up recalls a d everything happening to my van happened to the 2016 models. They were recalled for the same transmission problems. It only has 90000 miles. Now the dealership wa ts me to buy a transmission. Please help.

  • 11/03/2021· STRUCTURE

    Our drivers side back sliding door lock mares a loud buzzing sound but doesn’t lock. This is a huge safety issue as my 3year child sits by that door and could potentially open the door. There has been no warning signs. Our van is only 4 years old it should be having expensive issues like this.

  • 10/30/2018· POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,WHEELSCrash

    I WAS ON HIGHWAY 87 IN I WAS IN MOTION ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT I TRIED TO KEEP STREERING WHEEL STRIGHT AND THEN IT JERKED TO THE RIGHT, AND THEN IT GOT STUCK MOTOR STILLN RUNNING AND THEN IT WENT INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF WITHOUT ME TOUCHING ANYTHING THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE DUNE TO MY VAN. COLLISION LOCATION SR-87 & MP-214 REPORT #2018-052783 DATE 10/24/18 THE AIRBAGS DID NOTE OPERATE AT ALL