2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down a main road all the lights came on in my dash car started beeping, radio came on, windshield whippers came on at high speed, AC came on, lost the ability to steer vehicle or brake with mileage screen switching to different options within that screen. Car been at dealer since the day after still do not have vehicle back or a diagnosis of what or why vehicle went into this state.”
NHTSA complaint #11252731, filed 2019-09, 57,000 miles“My van shut off for no apparent reason . I couldn't steer it and the brakes wouldn't work . Tried to turn it back on and it did . I have a brand new battery on there .”
NHTSA complaint #11354326, filed 2020-09, 61,000 miles“I bought 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. Now, the car has 34,940 miles. When I pus the brake when the car speed above 40 miles/hour, the car vibrates. I think the rotor is warped. It is dangerous on the highway because this problem. Talked to Dodge dealership and called Dodge customer care. They both told me it is not covered by the 36month/36,000mile warranty. Searched on the internet, a lot of owner complained the brake problem about Dodge Grand Caravan. Experienced mechanics indicated this is a design issue. Dodge doesn't have a good enough brake for this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11202639, filed 2019-04, 34,900 miles“Vehicle purchased used 3/3/19, supposedly with no problems with brake system. Two months later rear brakes are grinding away at rotors, calipers are getting stuck, and there was a fire on driver's side rear brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11222408, filed 2019-06, 50,000 miles“I tried to stop the van and had no brakes. I went right through the intersection, luckily it was early in the morning with light traffic. It could have been deadly. The front flex brake line fitting rusted away and the brake line separated. There was no warning prior to the incident. I had it fixed and still have the part.”
NHTSA complaint #11644069, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 10217451Nov 8, 2017A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 4% |
| 2012 | 38 | 7% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 88 | 10% |
| 2009 | 64 | 12% |
| 2008 | 212 | 16% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 | 15 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 | 36 | 12% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 45 | 10% |
| 1999 | 54 | 13% |
| 1998 | 44 | 8% |
| 1997 | 71 | 12% |
| 1996 | 106 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 10% |
| 1993 | 97 | 34% |
| 1992 | 65 | 25% |
| 1991 | 34 | 26% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
144 complaintsOther or unknown
98 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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