2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 144about this part
- Share
- 35%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 144 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, 35% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For no reason my right sliding door started making a buzzing sound when unlocking it. So, now every time I open or unlock the door I hear this very loud buzzing sound. I have read that this is very common with Dodge grand caravans. Vehicle has never been in an accident and has never been hit in the side. This started in the fall of 2020 while in my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11390463, filed 2021-01, 78,000 miles“The van stalls while running and sometimes won't start while the interior lights flicker. While driving, the headlights dim and flicker while the interior lights are normal. I checked my battery, starter, and alternator and the mechanic tested them and said they were all good. They recommended me to go to the manufacturer and check for recalls. Please let me know what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #11316810, filed 2020-03, 45,000 miles“I own a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan gt and my rear sliding driver side door just stopped working for no reason. It is locked in position and the door won't open. I got in the vehicle one morning and while warming it up I went to open the door and it just would not open. So I went to the dealership that I purchased the van at and they checked it out and told me that the left side sliding door lock actuator is broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11389167, filed 2021-01, 112,175 miles“My driver's side rear door is stuck in the lock position. I can't un lock it manually, I can't un lock it with the key fob or the panel button on the roof. The door will not open. This is a huge safety issue because if I'm in an accident my kids could become trapped because I can't open the door.”
NHTSA complaint #11350287, filed 2020-08, 65,000 miles“My problem with my car is that the driver and passenger airbags exploded without having a car or a car that crashed me I was driving my normal car and suddenly the air bags exploded. And the most unbelievable thing is that it is a factory fault because the day the airbags exploded they exploded I had no passenger next to me and the passenger airbag and seat belts all damaged and my passenger window is all broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365805, filed 2020-10, 6,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2017–2018, Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2019, Jeep Wrangler 2017–2018 +14 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 58 | 24% |
| 2018 | 92 | 34% |
| 2017 | 144 | 35% |
| 2016 | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 | 256 | 54% |
| 2012 | 337 | 58% |
| 2011 | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 | 550 | 63% |
| 2009 | 334 | 61% |
| 2008 | 815 | 63% |
| 2007 | 30 | 16% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 259 | 26% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 38 | 13% |
| 2001 | 37 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 79 | 14% |
| 1997 | 104 | 18% |
| 1996 | 197 | 17% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
98 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology