2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
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“I bought this Dodge carvan 2017 it has 41700 miles after I start the van and move it about 20 feet it automatically locks the doors and the right side sliding door in the back makes a big noise this has been going on for a week now the back sliding door is stuck and cannot be moved , took it to dealer said it will cost $1100 . It I have an accident and my child is trying to get out and cant . I dont know what I will do with my anger if I lose my child!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11316538, filed 2020-03, 41,700 miles“My AC went out only in the front 1/3 of the van about 3 months ago and started to have a slight buzzing sound under my dash a couple weeks ago when any electrical device is plugged into an outlet or the AC is turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #11326055, filed 2020-05, 76,000 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“Doors won't open or unlock with key fob, roof panel buttons or manually. This happens randomly. Back sliding doors will also randomly open when van is parked and turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #11363256, filed 2020-10, 74,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 26 | 5% |
| 2010 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 39 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsBrakes
7 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.
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