2017 DODGE Caravan Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DESIGN FLAW ON VEHICLE. *LD *JS

Jan 21, 2020

AFTER HEAVY RAIN OVER THE NIGHT, WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED, A LOT OF WATER ENDED IN THE REAR INTERIOR, LUGGAGE AREA, SO IN THE MORNING WITHOUT A DRAINING PLUG I COULDN'T DRAIN IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH, BUT HAD TO COLLECT IT WITH TOWEL AND PAPER IN ORDER TO PUT THERE MY FOOD I JUST BOUGHT. I GUESS THE GAP BETWEEN THE ROOF AND REAR-5TH DOOR IS TOO WIDE, BECAUSE I CANNOT SEE THE RUBBER WHICH GOES AROUND IS BAD. MY OTHER VEHICLE, PARKED BY THIS ONE, ALSO WITH 5TH DOOR STAYED DRY, AND THIS VAN HAS ONLY 100 MILES.

Jul 02, 2017

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR GETS STUCK INTO THE LOCK POSITION AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR BY DOING ANYTHING WHICH THEREFORE IS A HAZARD ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING MINIVANS ARE FOR CHILDREN WHOM BECOME STUCK INSIDE THE CAR.

Jul 17, 2019

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL

May 02, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

DRIVING ON FREEWAY, AT AROUND 65MPH. VEHICLE SHUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER, NO ELECTRICITY, COULD NOT TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS. I SHUT OFF IGNITION TURN IT ON AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE TURN ON AGAIN AND I PROCEEDED.

Jul 10, 2019

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

AIR BAG LIGHT IS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY

May 30, 2019

ENGINE

1 complaint

VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN RUNNING, REGARLESS OF SPEED. VERY DENGEROUS, THE INSSUES HAS OCCURED MULTIPLE TIMES ALREADY.

May 23, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC WAITING FOR THE RED LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. MY RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND THE VAN IMMEDIATELY LUNGED FORWARD. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE ASAP, BUT THE CAR SITTING IN FRONT OF ME WAS HIT IN THE REAR. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS RENTAL VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD QUICKLY FOR NO REASON. I RESEARCHED OTHER INCIDENTS WITH THIS SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE AND FOUND LOTS OF INCIDENTS THAT WERE VERY SIMILAR. SOME SURGED IN SPEED FOR NO REASON AND SOME LUNGED FORWARD FOR NO REASON; AS WELL AS MANY OTHER SCENARIO'S THAT WERE SIMILAR. SOME SAY IT RELATES TO A PROBLEM WITH THE TIPM AND FUEL PUMP AND OTHER REASONS WERE CITED.

Jan 18, 2018

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Nov 27, 2017

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

OCT 19, 2017 I STILL HADN'T BEEN CONTACTED FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO THE OCT 18TH COMPLAINT NUMBER 11034442 OCT 19TH 2017 I WAS BACKING UP IN MY LONG DRIVEWAY, AND I WAS ACCELERATING IN REVERSE THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR A RENTAL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY. MONDAY AT 11:50 THE DEALERSHIP CALLED TO SAY TO RETURN THE RENTAL AND PICK UP MY VAN. WHEN I ASKED IF THEY WERE ABLE TO FIX MY VAN I WAS TOLD, 'NO. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. BUT WE DID DISCOVER THAT YOUR TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS A LITTLE LOW, AND THAT COULD BE WHY THE ENGINE SHUT OFF.' I REPLY, 'SO YOU ARE TELLING ME THAT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF' 'IN MOTION' BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LOW, AND NO LIGHTS SHOWED UP ON MY DASH?' WHAT???

Oct 23, 2017

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

I PURCHASED A 2017 DODGE CARAVAN AND QUICKLY REALIZED IT IS NOT SAFE FOR MY SEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD BASED ON HIS AGE, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT!! THE IS ONLY ONE SAFE POSITION FOR HIM IN THE ENTIRE VAN AND I HAVE IT DOCUMENTED OVER AND OVER ON VIDEOS THAT I TOOK WHILE HAVING CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERTS ATTEMPT TO HELP ME SAFELY SECURE MY CHILD, INCLUDING SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE (ON VIDEO AND IN WRITING!!), AAA AND PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND SEVERAL OTHERS ALSO ALL ON VIDEO!!!! THE SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT FIT PROPERLY ON MY CHILD!!! I EVEN TRIED DIFFERENT CAR SEAT OPTIONS (ALSO ON VIDEO!!). DODGE CORPORATION INSISTED THAT I MEET WITH THE SERVICE DIRECTOR AND SERVICE MANAGER THINKING THEY WOULD HAVE A "FIX" FOR THE PROBLEM AND SEND ME ON MY MERRY WAY. THEY WERE WRONG!! SINCE THERE WAS NO EASY "FIX" DODGE CLOSED MY CASE AND HOPES THAT I WILL GO AWAY!!! THERE ARE MANY CHILDREN THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN THIS FAMILY VAN AND PARENTS DON'T EVEN REALIZE THAT THEIR KIDS ARE NOT SAFE!!! I WOULD APPRECIATE SOMEONE CONTACTING ME TO VIEW MY MANY CREDIBLE VIDEOS DONE BY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERTS DOCUMENTING THE LACK OF SAFETY FOR MANY CHILDREN, INCLUDING MINE!!! ...UPDATED 05/03/17 *BF....UPDATED 06/21/17 *BF.. UPDATED 07/13/17 *BF *CN

Apr 17, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2017 DODGE Caravan have?

The 2017 DODGE Caravan currently has 11 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2017 DODGE Caravan?

The most common problems reported for the 2017 DODGE Caravan are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2017 DODGE Caravan problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2017 DODGE Caravan comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.