NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Dodge Caravan Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Dodge Caravan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Dodge Caravan. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Dodge Caravan owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Caravan, describing incidents dated October 28, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11048555 · Filed
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.
Brake Switch may Malfunction
NHTSA #18V098000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Potentially affected: 39,456 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign U09 · Owners notified March 22, 2018 · Vehicles built August 7, 2017 – September 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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 RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Dodge Caravan model years
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