2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,315miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,315 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 traveling with my family of 4, back from a vacation. Traveling at about 65 MPH with traffic on wet interstate highway. 2 lane highway transitioned from black top to a concrete bridge, slight bump. We heard a loud crack and thud, and the rear of vehicle began to go sideways, as I fought for control. Braking caused the vehicle to further become unstable until I reduced speed and slowly pulled off the busy road and found the damage. The left side control arm of the beam axel assembly cracked and the suspension on the left side was only attached via the shock and coil spring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407706, filed 2021-04, 34,315 miles“The rear sway bar mount on frame had completely broken off and the sway bar was making a loud clunking sound as we were driving which caused difficulty to control the vehicle. Upon inspection, mechanic found that the sway bar had broken away from the bottom axle area. This caused the body of the vehicle to be off center which caused the vehicle to rub the left tire which in turn rubbed the fuel neck and rubbed off the protected rubber coating. It was advised to not drive the vehicle as it was not safe. We have an independent mechanics report.”
NHTSA complaint #11492615, filed 2022-11“The van slid backwards then accelerated at a higher speed going from a stop to slowly with a light tap on the gas pedal. The speed does not go higher than 15mph with the rmp too high when this occurs. It jerks back when trying to drive it forward. Has not left the dealership parking lot. Drove out 3mile out with this occuring. 3 attempts to fix. Still not driving well and can't leave the dealership lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11490429, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 56 | 13% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 60 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
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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