The 2017 Dodge Caravan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39,456 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
Consequence
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
AIR BAGS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
1
1crashes
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints18
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Driving on freeway, at around 65mph. Vehicle shut off, lost all power, no electricity, could not turn on hazard lights. I shut off ignition turn it on again and the vehicle turn on again and I proceeded.”
“Driving on freeway, at around 65mph. Vehicle shut off, lost all power, no electricity, could not turn on hazard lights. I shut off ignition turn it on again and the vehicle turn on again and I proceeded.”
“The driver side sliding door gets stuck into the lock position and cannot be opened manually or by doing anything which therefore is a hazard especially considering minivans are for children whom become stuck inside the car.”
“Air bag light is coming on intermittently”
“Passenger sliding door will not open at all”
“Vehicle stalls unexpectedly when running, regarless of speed. Very dengerous, the inssues has occured multiple times already.”
“2017 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to design flaw on vehicle. *ld *js”
“2017 dodge grand caravan was stopped in traffic at a light. My foot slipped off the brake for a second and the vehicle jumped forward quickly, which caused damage to the rear end of an acura sitting about 10 feet in front of me.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Dodge Caravan as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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