MPA Electrical 17020 Starter Motor

Starter for Chrysler and Dodge Applications

MPA Electrical remanufactured starter 17020 is built for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles from the late 1980s and 1990 model year. It uses an offset gear reduction design with a 1.4 kW rating, 12-volt operation, clockwise rotation, and an 11-tooth drive for the listed Nippondenso starter applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Offset gear reduction design for the listed applications
• 1.4 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth drive configuration
• Manufacturer listed as Nippondenso
• Part number 17020

Product Details

This MPA Electrical remanufactured starter is intended for vehicles that use a Nippondenso-style starter motor and the specified electrical and drive specifications. It cross-references Bosch 17020 for the same application. Use part number 17020 when matching the starter by design, rotation, voltage, tooth count, and kW rating for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth fitments.

Fits 1990 Chrysler Daytona, N/A. Fits 1988-1990 Chrysler Dynasty, N/A. Fits 1990 Chrysler LeBaron, N/A. Fits 1987-1990 Dodge Caravan, N/A. Fits 1990 Dodge Daytona, N/A. Fits 1989-1990 Dodge Spirit, N/A. Fits 1989-1990 Plymouth Acclaim, N/A. Fits 1988-1989 Chrysler New Yorker, N/A. Fits 1987-1989 Dodge Grand Caravan, N/A. Fits 1988-1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager, N/A. Fits 1987-1989 Plymouth Voyager, N/A.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Engine cranks slowly or intermittently
• No-crank condition when the key is turned
• Starter motor failure from worn internal components
• Incorrect starter match for Nippondenso-equipped vehicles
• Need to replace a unit with the same 12-volt, clockwise, 11-tooth configuration

Installation Notes

Verify the original starter’s mounting style, rotation, tooth count, voltage, and gear reduction before installation. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on Chrysler Daytona, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager platforms where multiple starter configurations may exist. Compare the existing unit to part number 17020 and the listed interchange references before final fitment.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt to restore starter function for the specified application. This starter is identified for direct replacement use on the listed vehicles and is supported by the provided interchange data and fitment coverage.