2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Engine Problems
53 NHTSA complaints on file
All Engine Complaints — Page 2
SES FOR P0306 MISFIRE CYLINDER 6 DURABLE TO PREMATURE HEAD WARPING. DODGE STATES A KNOWN PROBLEM. THIS COULD CAUSE POWER LOSS DURING ACCELERATION.
WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. THERE IS A DING LIKE THE A SEATBELT ISN'T BUCKLED, THE LIGHTS FLASH AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE KEY OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD AND WARM IT STARTS BACK UP BUT WHEN IT DOES THE TIME ON THE RADIO IS HAS TO RESET IT SELF AND THE ATC UNIT IS ALL OFF AND HAS TO BE MANUALLY RESET AS OF NOW IT'S ONLY HAPPENED WHILE I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES SCARED THIS COULD HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE 2 WEEKS BOUGHT IS USED WITH 48000 MILES ON IT.
ON 01/28/2019,, AFTER I OPENED THE HOOD TO EXAM THE POWER/TRAIN AND OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THREE WIRES AND A YELLOW FUSE ATTACHED TO MY BATTERY/ I IMMEDIATELY ASKED "TIMMY" WHAT THESE WERE AND WHY IS THE ENGINE SO LOUD? HE STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW. I ASKED, "MAY I SPEAK TO THE TECH THAT INSTALLED MY TRANSMISSION?" HE REPLIED, "I'M REALLY BUSY.." HE WALKED AWAY WHILE I WAS ASKING HIM QUESTIONS, WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION OR REPAIRS. THE DODGE DEALER INSTALLED AFTERMARKET WIRING AND A FUSE ON MY VEHICLE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION AND REFUSED TO TELL ME WHAT IT CONTROLS AND WHY IT IS NEEDED. "TIMMY" ALSO STATED TO ME THE LOUD RUMBLING NOISES WERE NORMAL. I INFORMED HIM, THAT IS NOT HOW MY CAR SOUNDED PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING.
Other 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Electrical System
133 complaints
Unknown Or Other
92 complaints
Structurebody
85 complaints
Power Train
36 complaints
Air Bags
19 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
11 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
8 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
6 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitykeysender
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint