2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Structure Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,756 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (59% of reports).
- 95structure complaints
- 66,756median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 56 of 95 complaints (59%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 37 of 95 complaints (39%)
- Stuck lock: mentioned in 13 of 95 complaints (14%)
- Locked position: mentioned in 11 of 95 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 29 | 12% | 96,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 59 | 22% | 49,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 95 | 23% | 66,756 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 228 | 23% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 24 | 9% | 52,120 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 17 | 5% | 67,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 26 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 19 | 3% | 49,721 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% | 53,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% | 83,200 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 103,580 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 27 | 2% | 45,900 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 14 | 8% | 87,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 36 | 13% | 62,522 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 70 | 7% | 74,534 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 4 | 3% | 86,440 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 14 | 6% | 97,170 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 19 | 7% | 84,150 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 9 | 3% | 62,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 33 | 7% | 82,500 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 16 | 4% | 114,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 27 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 18 | 3% | 149,883 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 59 | 5% | 116,552 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 20 | 19% | 103,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
The rear power slide doors are opening on their own with vehicle in motion. The power switch on the roof is off. We have 5 children. No warming lamps or issues this is a known issues will caravans
I purchased the vehicle on 9/15/2025 at approximately 103,900 miles. Around 10/6/25 at approximately 103,982 miles the driver side sliding door actuator has failed causing the door to get stuck in the lock position and creating a safety hazard. I reached out to Dodge today and spoke with a…
The driver's side sliding door on this minivan became stuck shut. I had to remove my disabled son through the open window. Not being able to remove him quickly in an emergency because the door has become sealed shut is unacceptable. I cannot believe there is no manual override. I was able to solve…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Dodge Grand Caravans have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about structure for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan (23% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,756 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 56 of 95 complaints, followed by “driver side” (37).
Other 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (144)
- Engine problems (58)
See all 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or structure problems across all Grand Caravan years.