2017 Dodge Caravan: common problems and reliability
· 5th generationOne of the better Caravan years.
1 owner complaint, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Caravan?The 2017 Dodge Caravan has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes. Owners most often flag transmission failure or harsh shifting: including loss of gears and reported failures well under 100,000 miles.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Dodge Caravan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Caravan years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Caravan?
Across the 21 Caravan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 1,647 (1996). With 1 complaints, the 2017 Caravan sits below the model's median of 173.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Caravan
exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Campaign 18V098000Chrysler (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.
What owners report on the 5th generation Caravan
Owner sentiment for this generation is mixed and skews negative on the powertrain, with the transmission drawing by far the most criticism across many model years.
- Very frequentTransmission failure or harsh shifting
Including loss of gears and reported failures well under 100,000 miles.
- RecurrentElectrical faults traced to the TIPM (totally integrated power module)
Including intermittent total electrical failure resolved temporarily by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
- RecurrentDoor lock and power door lock faults, including intermittent lock and unlock failure
- RecurrentRadio failure, including dead AM/FM reception and complete radio failure
- RecurrentSliding door problems, including latch, cable, and wiring-in-track faults
Owner insights for the 5th generation Caravan. Read the full 5th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Caravan listings typically run $2,999–$8,933 across 1997 to 2007 model years.
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