2017 Dodge Grand Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to open automatically and had to manually open the vehicle by using the interior and exterior door handles simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his children attempted to exit the vehicle through the passenger's side and driver's side sliding doors; however, both sliding doors failed to open. The contact's children exited the vehicle though…”
filed May 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 15 | 6% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 16 | 1% |
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.