2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,556 miles. The words owners use most often: “cylinder misfire” (12% of reports).
- 58engine complaints
- 61,556median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cylinder misfire: mentioned in 7 of 58 complaints (12%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 7 of 58 complaints (12%)
- Oil filter: mentioned in 6 of 58 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan at $3,200, and half of them between $1,450 and $3,750.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 58 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 2 | 10% | 83,749 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 43 | 18% | 45,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 34 | 13% | 65,110 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 58 | 14% | 61,556 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 83 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% | 101,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 80 | 22% | 78,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 70 | 15% | 93,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 119 | 20% | 106,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 92 | 17% | 90,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 137 | 16% | 96,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 42 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 117 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 26 | 14% | 84,500 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 16 | 6% | 95,600 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% | 115,500 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 6 | 5% | 87,500 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 7 | 3% | 149,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 170,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 168,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 12 | 3% | 138,500 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 255,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 105,617 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
specifics unknown check engine light came on cpl seconds before it started overheating / leaking coolant and or transmission fluid and overheating. and I'm not sure what. started last year but I don't drive very often so the issue just started last year
I am filing this complaint regarding the service department at Vaden Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. My complaint concerns a failure to properly diagnose a mechanical issue with my vehicle, misleading statements about the condition of the vehicle after repairs, and poor communication during the repair…
I am writing to formally request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration review and consider an investigation into a potential safety-related defect affecting 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. My vehicle recently experienced a failure of the engine oil filter housing, which cracked…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Dodge Grand Caravans have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan (14% of the 414 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,556 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,200 (half paid between $1,450 and $3,750), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “cylinder misfire”, in 7 of 58 complaints, followed by “spark plugs” (7).
Other 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (144)
- Structure problems (95)
See all 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or engine problems across all Grand Caravan years.