*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Latches/locks/linkages › Electronic lock/latch actuator
On XXX my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan locked involuntarily while the engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. A [XXX] infant was locked inside the vehicle. The doors could not be unlocked from the outside, requiring emergency services from the Newnan Police and Fire Department to intervene to extract the child. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Sep 16, 2026Electrical system
Passenger sliding doors will not open the power door actuators have failed no way to manually open them itâs available on request, safety of other at risk is incase of an accident thereâs no way to open the doors itâs a safety hazard, problem was confirmed by dealer although it would cost me 3,800 to have them fix both sliding doors Ferario dodge in big flats NY tech confirmed that the manufactures of the door actuator had issues, there would be a buzz when they were failing although I had no idea what it was,
Aug 31, 2026Electrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that he had purchased a used vehicle through Facebook Marketplace. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy, and a Carfax report confirmed that the odometer had been tampered with twice. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact had reported the matter to the California State Attorney General's Office. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 138,661, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 177,589.
Aug 27, 2026 · 177,589 milesLatches/locks/linkages
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 vehicle was not covered under Chrysler Campaign Number: X98; and that any repair would be out-of-pocket. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Aug 4, 2019 · 80,000 milesElectrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway an dfailed to restart. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine bay. There was not warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to AAMCO Transmissions, where it was diagnosed that the water pump housing had split in half. The water pump was replaced. The contact stated that shortly after the repair, the thermostat gauge started fluctuating and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to JJ Auto Repair and Collisions, where it was diagnosed with catastrophic engine block failure. A new engine was purchased and…
Sep 4, 2023 · 90,489 milesStructure › Body › Door
The rear power slide doors are opening on their own with vehicle in motion. The power switch on the roof is off. We have 5 children. No warming lamps or issues this is a known issues will caravans
Jan 1, 2026Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering, producing static electric shock, and the battery was overcharging. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had an ongoing issue with the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 68,107.
Jan 1, 2020 · 68,107 milesEngine
specifics unknown check engine light came on cpl seconds before it started overheating / leaking coolant and or transmission fluid and overheating. and I'm not sure what. started last year but I don't drive very often so the issue just started last year
Nov 30, 2025
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