Dodge Grand Caravan · Model year 2017 · No longer built
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan specs, maintenance & manuals
Shopping for a used 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.
- Horsepower
- 283 hp
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Recalls
- 4
- Schedule covers
- 150k miles
What changed for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
The 2017 Grand Caravan versus 2016: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.
- New trims: SE Plus and GT.
- Dropped trims: AVP and R/T.
- New option packages: Rear Park Assist Package, Single-DVD Entertainment Group and Smoker's Group.
- Packages no longer offered: SE Plus Package, SXT Plus Package, Single DVD Entertainment System, Dual DVD Blu-ray Entertainment System and 2 more.
Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. The manufacturer reorganized this year's equipment chart, so features can't be matched line by line with last year's; trims, packages and powertrains above are still compared. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 specification sheet.
General information4 specs
- Vehicle Type
- Multipurpose vehicle
- Assembly Plant
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- EPA Vehicle Class
- Multipurpose vehicle
- Introduction Date
- December 2008
Body and chassis2 specs
- Layout
- Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
- Construction
- Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding left and right side doors — power available; rear liftgate with gas props — power available
Engine3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-6Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-617 specs
- Availability
- Standard
- Type and Description
- 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
- Displacement
- 220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.78 x 3.23 (96 x 83)
- Valve System
- DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, roller finger followers
- Fuel Injection
- Sequential, multiport, electronic
- Construction
- High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads
- Compression Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Power (SAE net)
- 283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
- Torque (SAE net)
- 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed
- 6,800 rpm (electronically limited)
- Fuel Requirement
- Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
- Oil Capacity
- 6 quarts with dry filter
- Coolant Capacity
- 10.3 quarts (9.75 liters)
- Emission Controls
- Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR, and internal engine features(a)
- EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)
- 17/25
- Assembly Plant
- Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington; also meets Euro IV.
Transmission62TE, automatic, six-speed overdriveTransmission: 62TE, automatic, six-speed overdrive12 specs
- Availability
- Standard
- Description
- Six-speed, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated torque converter clutch
- 1st
- 3.90
- 2nd
- 2.69
- 3rd
- 2.16
- 4th
- Upshift – 1.37 WOT kickdown – 1.49
- 5th
- 0.95
- 6th
- 0.65
- Reverse
- 3.04
- Transfer Ratio
- 0.95
- Final Drive Ratio
- 3.16
- Overall Top Gear
- 2.068
Gear ratios are listed under a Gear Ratios subheading on the sheet.
Electrical system2 specs
- Alternator
- 160-amp
- Battery
- 730 CCA, maintenance-free
Suspension2 specs
- Front
- Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
- Rear
- Twist-beam axle with coil springs, track bar, gas-charged shock absorbers; self-leveling shock absorbers optional
Steering5 specs
- Type
- Power rack and pinion
- Overall Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
- 39.1 ft. (11.92 m)
- Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
- 2.90
- P/S pump
- Hydraulic
Brakes8 specs
- Type
- All — Power assist, 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system
- Availability
- U.S. — Standard on all models
- Front: Rotor size and type
- 13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
- Front: Caliper size and type
- 2.0 (51) twin-piston
- Front: Swept area
- 73.6 sq. in. (475 sq. cm)
- Rear: Rotor size and type
- 12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor
- Rear: Caliper size and type
- 1.8 (45) single-piston IPB
- Rear: Swept area
- 66.5 sq. in. (429 sq. cm)
Dimensions and capacities24 specs
- Wheelbase
- 121.2 (3,078.2)
- Overhang — Front
- 37.8 (960.9)
- Overhang — Rear
- 43.8 (1,112.1)
- Track — Front
- 65.6 (1,665.5)
- Track — Rear
- 64.8 (1,647.0)
- Overall Length
- 203.7 (5,174)
- Overall Width
- 78.7 (1,998.2)
- Overall Width with Mirrors
- 88.5 (2,246.8)
- Overall Height
- 69.0 (1,752.6)
- Liftover Height
- 24.0 (609.0)
- Cargo Width at Wheelhouse
- 48.8 (1,236.0)
- Maximum Cargo Height
- 46.16 (1,172.4)
- Approach Angle (degrees)
- 13.7
- Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)
- 13.6
- Departure Angle (degrees)
- 18.5
- Minimum Running Ground Clearance (curb load)
- 5.8 (148)
- Frontal Area
- 32.3
- Drag Coefficient (Cd)
- .316
- Aero CdA
- 10.2
- Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter)
- 20 (76)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg)
- 6,050 (2,744.2)
- Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg)
- 3,600 (1,632.9) — with Trailer-tow Prep Package
- U.S. Curb Weight, lbs. (kg)
- 4,510 (2,050) — automatic transaxle
- Weight Distribution % F/R
- 56/44
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Accommodations2 specs
- Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
- 2/2/3
- SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
- 163.5 (4.63) / 156.1 (4.42)
Accommodations18 specs
| front | |
| Headroom | 39.8 (1,011.9) |
| Headroom with Sunroof | 37.2 (946.0) |
| Legroom | 40.7 (1,034.4) |
| Shoulder Room | 63.7 (1,618.6) |
| Hip Room | 58.4 (1,484.5) |
| Seat Travel | 8.7 (220) |
| Recliner Angle Range (degrees) | Manual recline: 88; Power recline: 59 |
| Front Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 58.4 (1.65) |
| intermediate | |
| Head Room | 37.0 (938.5) bench seat; 39.3 (998.9) captain’s chairs |
| Legroom | 37.1 (941.1) bench seat; 36.5 (925.9) captain’s chairs |
| Shoulder Room | 64.7 (1,643.3) bench seat; 64.1 (1,628.1) captain’s chairs |
| Hip Room | 64.8 (1,646) bench seat; 65.0 (1,650.8) captain’s chairs |
| Intermediate Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.0 (1.53) |
| rear | |
| Head Room | 37.9 (962.9) bench seat/captain’s chairs |
| Legroom | 37.7 (958.5) bench seat; 32.7 (829.7) captain’s chairs |
| Shoulder Room | 62.0 (1,574.6) bench seat/captain’s chairs |
| Hip Room | 48.7 (1,237.7) bench seat/captain’s chairs |
| Rear Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 51.1 (1.45) |
Cargo volume5 specs
- Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
- 158.6 (4.49)
- Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, cu. ft.
- 140.3 (3.97)
- Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, cu. ft.
- 78.9 (2.23)
- Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.
- 31.1 (0.88)
- Total Passenger plus volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.
- 190.8 (5.40)
Wheels6 specs
- Availability
- Standard — Grand Caravan SE
- Type and Material
- Steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover
- Size
- 17 x 6.5
- Availability (alloy)
- Standard — Grand Caravan SXT, GT; Optional — SE
- Type and Material (alloy)
- Cast-aluminum
- Size (alloy)
- 17 x 6.5
Tires6 specs
- Availability
- Standard — Grand Caravan SE, SXT
- Size and Type
- 225/65R17, All-season
- Model
- Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16
- Availability (GT)
- Standard — Grand Caravan GT
- Size and Type (GT)
- 225/65R17, All-season
- Model (GT)
- Michelin Energy Saver
Brake and stability features5 specs
- Parking Brake Type
- Integral parking brake
- Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes
- Standard
- Electronic Stability Control
- Standard
- All-speed Traction Control
- Standard
- Brake Assist
- Standard
Source: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2017 feature availability guide.
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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableFleet-only optionEither, depending on configuration
| Feature | SE | SE Plus | SXT | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Features | ||||
| Alternator — 160-amp | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Brakes — Four-wheel antilock with heavy-duty discs | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Defroster — rear | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Engine block heater | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Fuel optimizer calibration | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fuel Tank — 20‑gallon | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heavy-duty engine cooling | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SuspensionLoad-leveling and height control (included with Trailer-tow Group on GT and with Mobility Prep Group on SE and SXT; not available with Blacktop Package) | Fleet | N/A | Fleet | Pkg |
| Performance-tuned | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Touring-tuned | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tip start — quiet start; prevents double starts | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior Features | ||||
| Belt MoldingBlack | Std | Std | N/A | Std |
| Bright (not available with Blacktop Package) | N/A | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Door handles — body-color | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| DoorsManual sliding | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Power sliding | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| Fascias — body-color | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lamps | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| Glass — sunscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| GrilleBlack/bright | Std | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Body-color | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Gloss Black (included with Blacktop Package) | N/A | Std | Pkg | N/A |
| HeadlampsAutomatic | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package) | N/A | Std | Pkg | Std |
| Daytime running lamps | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Quad halogen | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Liftgate — power | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| MirrorsFoldaway, power, heated with Black exterior | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Foldaway, power, heated with body-color exterior | N/A | Std | Std | Std |
| Molding — bodyside, body-color | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof RackStow ’n Place, Black | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt |
| Stow ’n Place, Bright | N/A | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Tire inflator kit | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Tires225/65R17 BSW Touring | Std | Std | Opt | Opt |
| P225/65R17 BSW All‑Season | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| Spare, compact | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Wheels17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package) | N/A | Std | Pkg | Std |
| 17-in. aluminum Granite Crystal | N/A | N/A | Std | N/A |
| 17-in. steel with wheel covers | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Front, variable/intermittent | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear wiper/washer | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Interior Features | ||||
| Air ConditioningThree-zone automatic temperature control (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Three-zone manual temperature control | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Dual-zone front manual temperature control | Fleet | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Air filtration | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Assist handles — front-row passenger mounted on A-pillar, second-row passengers mounted over sliding doors and on B-pillars | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Door locks — power | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Floor mats — easy clean | Pkg | Std | Std | Std |
| Floor silencer — rear | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Grocery bag hooks — On third-row seatbacks and back of driver’s seat | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Door, courtesy | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LightingFront courtesy lamp, rear dome lamp | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Illuminated front door storage (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Liftgate, single floodlamp | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Overhead, ambient surround (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Rear swiveling overhead reading/courtesy lamps (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| MirrorsAuto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated microphone (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group, Uconnect Voice Command) | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Driver’s-side visor vanity | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Illuminated visor vanity (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| 12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear quarter trim panel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power OutletsAuxiliary, 115-volt inverter in front of driver’s-side quarter trim panel; includes two USB ports and an HDMI port (included with single-DVD player) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| Remote start system | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| ShadesSecond- and third-row retractable (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Opt/Pkg | Std |
| Shift KnobLeather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Blacktop Package) | Pkg | Std | Std | Std |
| Urethane | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering column — Tilt/telescoping | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering WheelHeated (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Rear Park Assist Package or Blacktop Package) | Pkg | Std | Std | Std |
| Luxury | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mounted audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| StorageConsole, floor-mounted with four cup holders | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Driver’s door sill bin and left rear quarter trim bin | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Glove box, dual (lower is lockable) | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Open bin in lower instrument panel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Super Console | N/A | N/A | Std | Std |
| Trip Computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with display in instrument cluster, controls mounted on steering wheel (included with Rear Park Assist Package) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Front, power with driver’s one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down, power second-row and power third-row quarter vents (included with Power Window Group) | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SeatsSecond-row bench seat with third-row Stow ’n Go 60/40 bench seat that folds in the floor | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Second-row Super Stow ’n Go bucket seats that fold in the floor and include a second-row in-floor storage bin | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Eight-way power driver’s seat | Fleet | N/A | Std | Std |
| Eight-way power front-passenger seat | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Driver’s two-way power lumbar support (included with power driver’s and front-passenger seat) | Pkg | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Heated second-row seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Heated front seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Leather-trimmed first- and second-row | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Leather and suede-trimmed | N/A | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Premium cloth | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Premium cloth with silver stitching | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Reactive front head restraints | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Uconnect/Multimedia | ||||
| RadioRadio 430, CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input (included with Single-DVD Entertainment Groups) | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Radio 430N, CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin Navigation, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input | Fleet | N/A | Opt | Std |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes complimentary one-year subscription (available only in the continental United States; included with the Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect 430N radio) | Pkg | Std | Std | Std |
| Uconnect Voice Command— Handsfree communication system includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and iPod connection in glove compartment (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group) | Pkg | Std | Std | Std |
| Sound SystemsSix speakers | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer powered by a 506-watt amplifier | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Safety and Security | ||||
| Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger, includes low-risk deployment | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver’s-side inflatable knee blocker | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front-seat-mounted side | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-curtain, for outboard passengers in all three rows | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) — utilizes sensors in the vehicle bumper which help detect adjacent vehicles which may not appear in vehicle mirrors (included with Safety Sphere Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — mounts for two child seats in the second row help ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) system — includes Brake Assist and all-speed traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| ParkSense rear park assist system — assists while parking (included with Safety Sphere Group or Rear Park Assist Package) | Fleet | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| ParkView rear backup camera — included with Uconnect 430 | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear Cross Path detection system — utilizes sensors in the vehicle bumper, which help detect approaching vehicles as vehicle is backed out of a parking spot (included with Safety Sphere Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Remote keyless/illuminated entry system — includes two transmitters, Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer and headlamps- off time delay | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Security alarm | Fleet | N/A | Std | Std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system — warning lamp | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Trailer-sway damping | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Packages and Equipment Groups | ||||
Blacktop Packageleather-wrapped shift knob, Delete Roof Rack (SXT only), Black interior accents, fog lamps (SXT only), Black headlamp bezels, rear fascia scuff pad, Black grille, leather- wrapped steering wheel and 17-in. aluminum wheels | N/A | Std | Opt | N/A |
Driver’s Convenience Groupsingle rear overhead console; overhead storage bin; sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors; three-zone auto climate control; universal garage door opener; heated steering wheel; second- and third-row window shades; heated front seats; heated second-row seats (GT only); overhead ambient lighting; rear swiveling reading lamp; illuminated front door storage; Uconnect Voice Command | N/A | N/A | Opt | Std |
Rear Park Assist PackageElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), leather-wrapped steering wheel and ParkSense rear park assist system | N/A | N/A | Fleet | N/A |
Safety Sphere GroupParkSense rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path Detection system | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt |
Single-DVD Entertainment Groupsecond-row overhead DVD player, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, video remote control, two wireless headphones, remote USB port, second-row overhead nine-inch screen, SiriusXM Radio (SE only) | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
Smoker's Groupcigar lighter and front and rear ashtrays | Fleet | N/A | N/A | Fleet |
Trailer-tow Grouptrailer tow wiring harness, Class II hitch receiver and load-leveling/height-control suspension | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt |
Uconnect Handsfree Groupleather-wrapped shift knob, rearview auto-dimming mirror with integrated microphone, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Uconnect Voice Command, SiriusXM Radio and leather-wrapped steering wheel | Opt | Std | Std | N/A |
- F marks a fleet-only option.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
SE Plusover SE+13 standard
- Gloss Black (included with Blacktop Package)
- Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)
- Foldaway, power, heated with body-color exterior
- 17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)
- Floor mats — easy clean
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated microphone (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group, Uconnect Voice Command)
- Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group or Blacktop Package)
- Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group, Rear Park Assist Package or Blacktop Package)
- Console, floor-mounted with four cup holders
- Second-row Super Stow ’n Go bucket seats that fold in the floor and include a second-row in-floor storage bin
- Seats: Premium cloth with silver stitching
- SiriusXM Radio — includes complimentary one-year subscription (available only in the continental United States; included with the Uconnect Handsfree Group, Single-DVD Entertainment Group or Uconnect 430N radio)
- Uconnect Voice Command— Handsfree communication system includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and iPod connection in glove compartment (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group)
SXTover SE Plus+14 standard
- Bright (not available with Blacktop Package)
- Doors: Power sliding
- Fog lamps
- Grille: Black/bright
- Headlamps: Automatic
- Liftgate — power
- Roof Rack: Stow ’n Place, Bright
- Tires: P225/65R17 BSW All-Season
- Wheels: 17-in. aluminum Granite Crystal
- Remote start system
- Storage: Super Console
- Seats: Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Seats: Leather and suede-trimmed
- Security alarm
GTover SXT+22 standard
- Suspension: Performance-tuned
- Belt Molding: Black
- Grille: Body-color
- Black bezels (included with Blacktop Package)
- 17-in. aluminum (included with Blacktop Package)
- Three-zone automatic temperature control (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Illuminated front door storage (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Overhead, ambient surround (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Rear swiveling overhead reading/courtesy lamps (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Illuminated visor vanity (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Auxiliary, 115-volt inverter in front of driver’s-side quarter trim panel; includes two USB ports and an HDMI port (included with single-DVD player)
- Second- and third-row retractable (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Heated (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Trip Computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with display in instrument cluster, controls mounted on steering wheel (included with Rear Park Assist Package)
- Universal garage door opener — programmable, three-function (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Seats: Eight-way power front-passenger seat
- Driver’s two-way power lumbar support (included with power driver’s and front-passenger seat)
- Heated second-row seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Heated front seats (included with Driver’s Convenience Group)
- Seats: Leather-trimmed first- and second-row
- Radio 430N, CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin Navigation, 28GB hard drive (approximately 6,700-song capacity), Gracenote MusicID and audio jack input
- Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer powered by a 506-watt amplifier
Standard on every trim (44)
- 3.6L Pentastar Flex Fuel V-6 with six-speed automatic
- Alternator — 160-amp
- Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free
- Brakes — Four-wheel antilock with heavy-duty discs
- Defroster — rear
- Fuel optimizer calibration
- Fuel Tank — 20-gallon
- Heavy-duty engine cooling
- Suspension: Touring-tuned
- Tip start — quiet start; prevents double starts
- Door handles — body-color
- Fascias — body-color
- Glass — sunscreen
- Headlamps: Daytime running lamps
- Headlamps: Quad halogen
- Molding — bodyside, body-color
- Windshield Wipers: Front, variable/intermittent
- Windshield Wipers: Rear wiper/washer
- Air filtration
- Assist handles — front-row passenger mounted on A-pillar, second-row passengers mounted over sliding doors and on B-pillars
- Door locks — power
- Floor silencer — rear
- Grocery bag hooks — On third-row seatbacks and back of driver’s seat
- Lighting: Door, courtesy
- Lighting: Liftgate, single floodlamp
- 12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear quarter trim panel
- Power Outlets: Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel
- Speed control
- Steering column — Tilt/telescoping
- Steering Wheel: Mounted audio controls
- Storage: Glove box, dual (lower is lockable)
- Storage: Open bin in lower instrument panel
- Front, power with driver’s one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down, power second-row and power third-row quarter vents (included with Power Window Group)
- Seats: Reactive front head restraints
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger, includes low-risk deployment
- Air Bags: Driver’s-side inflatable knee blocker
- Air Bags: Front-seat-mounted side
- Side-curtain, for outboard passengers in all three rows
- Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — mounts for two child seats in the second row help ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
- Electronic stability control (ESC) system — includes Brake Assist and all-speed traction control
- ParkView rear backup camera — included with Uconnect 430
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry system — includes two transmitters, Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer and headlamps- off time delay
- Tire-pressure monitoring system — warning lamp
- Trailer-sway damping
Source: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy (EPA)
The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.
City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).
| Version | Engine | Transmission · drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Caravan | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic · FWD | 17MPG | 25MPG | 20MPG | $3,100 | 445 |
| Grand Caravan | 3.6L 6-cylinderFFV | 6-speed automatic · FWD | 17MPG | 25MPG | 20MPG | $3,100 | 445 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan wheels & tires
Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.
| Fits | Tire | Wheel | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEStandard | 225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16 | 17 × 6.5 in, steel with wheel cover (cast aluminum optional) | all-season |
| SXTStandard | 225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16 | 17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum | all-season |
| GTStandard | 225/65R17Michelin Energy Saver | 17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum | all-season |
- Cold tire pressure
- Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
- Spare
- Compact spare, collapsible spare or tire service kit, by equipment.
- Lug nut torque
- 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 thread, 19 mm socket
- Pressure monitor
- A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.
Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage.
Additional Inspections
- Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
- Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Additional Maintenance
- Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin/air conditioning filter | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary | ||||||||||||||
At every oil change
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 20 gal76 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 6 qt5.6 L |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine (10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula coolant, MS.90032) | 13.4 qt12.6 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolantMS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil | API certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filters |
| Spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
| Fuel selection3.6L engine | 87 octane, 0-15% ethanol | — |
| Fuel selection3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine | 87 octane, up to 85% ethanol | — |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable) | Mopar DOT 3 |
| Power steering reservoir | Power Steering Fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque |
|---|---|
| Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket | 100 ft‑lb (135 N·m) |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Add 2.9 qt (2.8 L) of coolant if equipped with a rear heater.
- Lug nuts: tighten in a star pattern twice; recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Use a hex deep-wall socket and dealer-recommended lug hardware.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls & safety
What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan: 4 recall campaigns, 416 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan Van FWD | 16.4% risk |
Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Recalls (4)
Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchorDecember 18, 2025 · Campaign 25V876000
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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Campaign 25V876000 on NHTSA.govFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyMay 15, 2020 · Campaign 20V278000
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Campaign 20V278000 on NHTSA.govElectrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000
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.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.govExterior lighting: brake lights: switchFebruary 8, 2018 · Campaign 18V098000
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Campaign 18V098000 on NHTSA.govOwner complaints by component
- Complaints
- 416
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 7
- Electrical system144
- Unknown or other98
- Structure95
- Engine59
- Power train38
- Latches/locks/linkages28
- Air bags21
- Seats16
Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.
Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Caravan, Grand Caravan. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
Great Lakes owner notes
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan against salt, snow and steep grades
From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan specifications line up against all three.
Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads
Smallest factory tire: 225/65R17. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Grand Caravan wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 17-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.
What the manual says about oil
Oil capacity is 6 qt, and the manual lists SAE 5W-20. Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a Tennessee winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.
Cranking power for a lake-effect morning
Rated battery output: 730 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160-amp alternator.
Drive systems for lake-effect snow
This model year was built with front-wheel drive only. On an icy grade, smooth throttle beats wheelspin, and winter tires do more for a front-wheel drive vehicle than any other change. When lake-effect snow turns an interstate white in minutes, leave several car lengths more than usual and let the vehicles with driven wheels at both ends sort themselves out ahead of you.
Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light
Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.
Coolant through freeze and climb
Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 13.4 qt. Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Grand Caravan from Tennessee, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.
Fuel reserve for storm closures
Fuel capacity: 20 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.
Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2017 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan questions
How much oil does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan use?
Engine oil: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
What MPG does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.
What size tires does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan use?
Factory tire sizes: 225/65R17 (SE, SXT, GT). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.
What changed on the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
New trims: SE Plus and GT; Dropped trims: AVP and R/T; New option packages: Rear Park Assist Package, Single-DVD Entertainment Group and Smoker's Group; Packages no longer offered: SE Plus Package, SXT Plus Package, Single DVD Entertainment System, Dual DVD Blu-ray Entertainment System and 2 more.
Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recent: Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), Fuel system, gasoline: storage (May 2020), and Electrical system: wiring (August 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.
What are the most common safety complaints about the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners have filed 416 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (144), unknown or other (98), and structure (95). 7 complaints involved a crash and 3 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.
What is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan's NHTSA crash-test rating?
NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is 4 out of 5 stars (Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.