2017 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Apr 7, 2026
“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…”
filed Mar 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suspected engine coolant leak.
S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2023
Engine problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 41 | 17% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 82 | 8% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 70 | 15% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 118 | 20% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 41 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 117 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.