133 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2017 Grand Caravan.
Power door is broke and won’t open. There was a notice sent out about it but no repairs appeared.
Every time I open the door - either from the inside, or the outside, or even using the automatic opener from the keyring there is a loud buzzing sound. It's a risk as I am not sure that the door is working properly.
Driver's side power door has completely seized and will not open. This is a serious safety concern on this vehicle as it is used for the transportation of several children and should an accident happen the chance of being trapped is 50% since the door will not open at all. I located a service bulletin 23-036-21 that was issued and a mopar warranty extension bulletin which states it includes this model year but Dodge has stated this particular VIN is not part of it. How does a VIN determine whether the actuator is going to go bad?.
About 7 months ago the drivers side rear door would not open , after about 2 months I took my van to bryden's dealer in beloit WI. The people in the repair area, said it would cost $800 or more to repair. I could not afford that. So the door still won't open, family came to town and wanted me to drive them around, which I refused saying with the sliding door not working , that could be dangerous. Well today the passengers rear sliding door quit opening , so now anybody in the back would be in real danger if the van got in an accident. I guess I will take the van back to the dealer and ask them to please fix it free of charge because of the danger it causes, I could use some help from you , to see that this van doors get repaired, thank you. Mike.
Our vehicles right sliding door has been making a buzzing sound when unlocking said door. Many other caravans have had this problem with the same part, the lock actuator. Our buzzed until one day the door completely stopped unlocking and now we cannot use the door for entry or exit.
The driver rear sliding door locking mechanism failed in the locked position preventing the door from functioning. The passenger front door lock actuator has failed preventing normal functioning of the door lock causing the car to remain unlocked after pressing the door lock buttons as well as preventing the door from unlocking if the door lock was manually locked. The van is available upon request for inspection and has not been repaired due to high cost and repair time necessary. We’ve also been unable to find replacement parts locally. Malfunctioning of the locking mechanisms puts passengers of the vehicle at risk if there was to be an emergency or accident and the door is unable to be opened. We are concerned about experiencing further issues with locking mechanism failures in the unaffected doors. We have not had the issue inspected by the dealer as our vehicle is outside of the warranty period. There are no warning lights or indicators for this problem.
The passenger side sliding door lock is stuck in the unlock position, so I can't lock the door. The driver side sliding door lock is stuck in the locked position, so I cannot open that door. Both locks cannot be changed manually. In case of emergency a passenger would be locked in the car. Especially a child in a car seat. With the door that is stuck in the unlock position, this invites theft. I am seeing hundreds of complaints online with owners of Chrysler and Dodge van's 2013 through 2018 experiencing the same issues. Why hasn't there been a recall on this safety issue?.
I attempted to turn off my engine and removed and key as usual and walked away. Fire department calls me and says my van is smoking. Turns out even though I removed the key the engine kept running but the fans turned off causing my van to over heat and parts of my engine cracked leaking oil and coolant. My van is not drivable now.
The driver side sliding door imakes a loud buzzing sound when the door locks. This occurs when the locks are manually activated (by door button or remote) and when the door locks are activated due to movement/speed. This is a potential safety issue as if the door fails to open in an event of an emergency, this could put life in danger. This is a family vehicle made for children that shouldn't have to take the risk of not being able to get out of a vehicle in a timely matter. I am uncomfortable and do not want to risk my children or other passengers with a door that would not open in an emergency due to one failed component. In doing research I see that this is an issue that have plagued many owners of Grand Caravans produced during the same time period. The door actuator inside of the door has failed. This should be recalled and fixed appropriately.
The passenger side sliding rear door just suddenly doesn't open, doesn't unlock, you are unable to open it even manually.
Component: front drivers window regulator safety: window popped and fell straight down while driving. Me, and my children where put at risk of it breaking and glass flying everywhere. It has happened not only once to me but twice, in my other van of the same style different make (Chrysler town & country). No warning ligts or anything.
I've noticed several other complaints about the sliding door lock actuator failing, making it impossible to open door. Mine hasnt failed completely yet, although the gears are making a loud buzzing. Just reporting.
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with message "no fuse" displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was jump-started however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as voltage b sensor low, system voltage low, and two unknown manufacturer fault codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the independent mechanic advised him to contact the manufacturer for recall information. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact researched recalls on NHTSA. Gov and found NHTSA campaign number: 18v524000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,158.
Passenger sliding door buzzing and locking shut, creating a major safety issue not being able to get out quickly in an emergency. The door actuator on same year Grand Caravans were affected according to NHTSA recent probe. Chrysler is repairing those with inoperable doors, but my VIN is not included in the 2022 bulletin! I have the same year van and same problem. The sliding door components are supposed to last the life of the vehicle and not break or jam doors within 4 years.
Our 2017 back sliding doors won’t open we had to get people out by the front passenger door. It will not open manually. This was very scary! especially when the kids are freaking out.
Drivers sliding back door stuck in lock position. Will not unlock or open even manually. I have two special needs kids and I bought the double doors for safety in a crash. (previous vehicle I had to climb through the window to get kiddo). Will not manually open. Used a fix of pushing the lock to unlock position and hitting the unlock on my key fob and it finally unlocked and opened. Need to at least be able to manually open door for kids!!.
The driver's side door will no longer open, whether automatically or manually. You cannot manually unlock the door from the inside or open it from the inside, which poses a safety issue, in my opinion.
A loud buzzing noise when locking or unlocking doors. Sounds like it’s coming from the automatic sliding door on drivers side.
The passenger side automatic sliding door has stopped working. Can’t open it manually either. The door is stuck in a closed position and can’t even unlock the door. This is a safety issue due to in an emergency we can get out of the vehicle using that door.
The lock actuator on the sliding door is stuck in the lock position and the other side is going out making a loud sound. Only 63k miles. If both go out how could a person who can’t walk get out? you could be trapped or get hurt getting out the trunk or front. Or what it is was stuck open?.
The driver side sliding door of the van is stuck in a locked position. It cannot be unlocked manually or remotely. There is no way for a passenger to open that door in event of emergency.
The component that failed are the passenger sliding doors. The actuator has failed. Both passenger sliding doors do not close automatically. Sometimes the door will lock and remain stuck. Sometimes the doors do not lock at all. This poses a safety threat if door can not be closed properly. Vehicle can not be driven until doors close. The failure of the mechanical issue also poses a higher theft risk since I can not lock my sliding doors at times. This is sliding door issue is a well known issue according to research via web. Many Grand Caravan owners are experiencing the sliding door actuator problem. Youtube videos has acknowledged this problem. I have been to ontario, CA Dodge dealership and had my driver door actuator repaired as this was also the cause of my driver door not locking. Dodge denied this is a issue. As of 2021, Dodge has discontinued the Grand Caravan model.
The driver's side automatic rear door will not open or close. The locking mechanism appears to be stuck and will not lock or unlock.
Passenger rear sliding door will not open even manually.
Passenger side rear sliding door is stuck closed. I transport my grandchildren in this vehicle and this poses a serious safety hazard if involve in an accident or fire!.
Rear sliding door is stuck shut and will jot open with any power buttons nor manually. This poses a safety hazard should there be an emergency.
Drivers side passenger door lock stuck in locked position. Door will not open automatically and can not be opened manually.
The passenger sliding door power lock has failed, and will not operate. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. The lack of power locks on the passenger sliding door is a danger because it's supposed to lock automatically when you get up to speed to prevent accidental openings. Those back seats are also where young children in car seats are placed (it's a minivan, after all), and they can be unable to operate the door manually. In addition, I only recently noticed it would not lock, but I have no idea when it started failing, so having an unlocked door when you think it's locked is also dangerous. Yes, the problem has been reproduced. Yes, the vehicle has been inspected by a dealership. No, there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms, and I do not know when it may have started. I only noticed it in January 2022, when one of my passengers (a child) was impatient to get into the car, and simply happened to start pulling on what we thought was a locked door. I hadn't unlocked the vehicle yet, so I checked, and, indeed, all the other doors were still locked. I eventually figured out the problem, that this door, the passenger sliding door, has a malfunctioning power lock.
The driver side passenger door is stuck on lock, it will not open from outside or inside or with the fob, this creates a safety issue for removing my children in case of an accident or being able to get to them in case of an emergency.
The sliding door drivers side has malfunctioned. Stuck in lock position. Cannot unlock or lock. The door is stuck closed. I’ve tried everything to try to open it. Will not open. Passengers cannot get out. I presume it’s the acutater that I cannot afford to get fixed. This is a safety issue.
Rear door makes a buzzing sound when door is unlocked. Door also does not seem to function properly when closing and opening.
The sliding door on the passenger side stopped working and will not open manually or with the buttons on the remote or the buttons in the car.
Since I purchased my 2017 Dodge caravan, a piece of the door panel came off while driving down the road. The rear air cuts in and out. The horn cuts in and out. The driver side sliding door will stick shut and not open and when it does open it makes a loud buzzing sound every time the door opens or locks. Now at 110,000 miles, the car not starting, then starting but acting like its about to die. Battery and alternator both tested good and we are being told it is probably a faulty computer system.
We just bought a 2017 Grand Caravan from a dealer. The door makes a loud buzzing sound when you use the lock or try to open the door. After research, it seems to be the lock actuator and is happening to many people. If the locking mechanism is malfunctioning, that is a safety concern. Especially when you have children in the car often. The doors also stall and jam when opening and closing and get stuck. Since they aren't manual, but electric this causes a problem.
When car is stopped, turn off key, open door then I hear a loud buzz. Only lasts a second or so. But believe it has to do with the power locks. I see many complaints online like this.