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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan maintenance schedule

The 2017 Grand Caravan is part of the RT generation (2008-2020), sold as a minivan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Grand Caravan needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Dodge's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Dodge's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Or dictated by Oil Life Monitor

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Replace filter

30,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter

Replace filter

20,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation

Rotate front to rear

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid

Inspect/Flush

2 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant150,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Severe duty schedule; replace fluid and filter

60,000 mi / 5 yearsManufacturer
Spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

100,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V batteryInspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-20, 6 qt
Coolant
OAT Purple (2013+) / HOAT (2011-2012)
Transmission fluid
ATF+4

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.6L 6-cyl (ERB), 283 hp, 6-Speed Automatic (62TE), FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 Grand Caravan owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Premature Brake Wear

medium severity

20,000-40,000 mi · $300-$600 to fix

Rapid degradation of brake pads and warped front rotors, steering vibration

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 25V876000

December 2025

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 20V278000

May 2020

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Electrical system

NHTSA 18V524000

August 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$122

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Grand Caravan model years

RT (2008-2020)

2014201520162017201820192020

Shopping new? The Dodge Grand Caravan guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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