What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Typical pattern

1.7% of complaints about the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2016 vehicle — around the middle of the 199 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (313 complaints), typically at 4.6 yr or about 60,000 miles.

Complaints
1,265
Median age at failure
4.8 yr
Median mileage
64,000 n=771
Crash / fire / tow
5.8% of reports
Safety recalls
6

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
313 reports · 60,000 mi
4.6 yr
1%
Other
240 reports · 60,000 mi
4.8 yr
1.2%
Structure
229 reports · 58,000 mi
4.3 yr
2.2%
Power train
220 reports · 88,000 mi
5.8 yr
14.5%
Engine
82 reports · 80,000 mi
5.8 yr
7.3%
Fuel / propulsion
26 reports · 63,500 mi
6.8 yr
0%
Latches / locks
26 reports · 60,000 mi
4.1 yr
0%
Seats
25 reports · 71,000 mi
6.7 yr
16%
Air bags
22 reports · 58,000 mi
5.5 yr
36.4%
Speed control
17 reports · 73,000 mi
4.8 yr
23.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V876000 2025-12-17
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

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.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

20V278000 2020-05-15
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

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.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

17V824000 2017-12-21
Equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

16V461000 2016-06-24
Power train:automatic transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

16V300000 2016-05-16
Seats:mid/rear assembly

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

15V595000 2015-09-24
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 7 mo in service
2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THAT MUST BE APPLIED TO OPERATE THE HORN. *SMD UPDATED 07/07/16.*JB
Electrical system 71 mi 7 mo in service crash / fire / tow
"TAKATA RECALL THE TIPM IN MY BRAND NEW DODGE GRAND CARVAN GAVE OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE IN MY STARTER WHICH CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF CARS ENGINE. BOUGHT CAR ON 4/20 ON 4/22 WITH 71 MILES ON IT WHILE TURNING A CORNER THE TIPM GAVE OUT CAUSING THE STARTER TO KEEP TURNING OVER AND MADE A HORRIBLE SCREECHING NOISE THEN WE TURNED CAR OFF AND CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY WHEN WE TRIED TO TURN CAR BACK ON IT WAS DEAD NOTHING WOULD TURN OVER. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR TOWING.
Electrical system mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHORTED OUT AND ALL THE GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORS RANDOMLY FLICKERED. LASTLY, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSAXLE OIL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THEY WOULD FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure 2,000 mi 8 mo in service crash / fire / tow
I WAS DRIVING AT 2 OR 3 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE. PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO THE CAR AHEAD, PUSHING IT INTO THE SECOND CAR AHEAD. EVENTUALLY THE RPMS DROPPED AFTER THE COLLISION. FAULT CODE SHOWED HEADLAMP MODULE (TIPM)

Other Grand Caravan model years

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