Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 414 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V278000 Fuel Pump Gasket Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 144 complaints
- Unknown or Other 98 complaints
- Structure 95 complaints
- Engine 58 complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 28 complaints
Of the 414 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 414 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has a below-average reliability rating due to a significant number of complaints, particularly regarding the electrical system. With 414 complaints and 3 recalls, the data suggests common issues could persist. The limited data suggests caution and possibly higher repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| power train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine warning lights
- Power loss or hesitation
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual noises from under the hood
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.