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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,001 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,001 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, describing incidents dated April 1, 2016 to September 28, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 314 complaints
Unknown or Other 240 complaints
Structure 228 complaints
Power Train 221 complaints
Engine 86 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 26 complaints

Of the 1,001 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 1,001 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11767999 · Filed September 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and jerked slightly before accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and the…
ODI #11767634 · Filed September 29, 2026
The rear sliding doors do NOT open. The locks are stuck and won’t allow the doors to unlock and open. Prior to the locks malfunctioning they made a very loud buzzing sound then completely stopped working.
ODI #11763002 · Filed September 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The contact associated…

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Owner-reported

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan mileage at failure

597 of the 1,001 complaints on file for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Structure	Median 60,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–75,000 miles	Based on 160 complaints
Power Train	Median 90,000 miles	Middle half 70,000–110,000 miles	Based on 134 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE19-014: Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Closed February 25, 2026
Preliminary Evaluation PE21-016: Sliding Doors Inoperative
Closed July 22, 2022

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

NHTSA #25V876000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor · NHTSA notice

Reported December 17, 2025 · Rollx Vans

Potentially affected: 86 vehicles

Repair completion: 2.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 5, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 Pump Gasket Fuel Leak

NHTSA #20V278000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported May 15, 2020 · Vantage Mobility International, LLC

Potentially affected: 122 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 19, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V824000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 61,791 vehicles

Repair completion: 48.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign T82 · Owners notified February 14, 2018 · Vehicles built November 4, 2014 – April 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Power from Transmission Pump Failure

NHTSA #16V461000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported June 24, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 26,298 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign S44 · Owners notified August 18, 2016 · Vehicles built July 31, 2015 – April 18, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Torque On Third Row Seats

NHTSA #16V300000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported May 16, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 99 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign S37 · Owners notified July 1, 2016 · Vehicles built March 16, 2016 – March 17, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Hood may Open Unexpectedly

NHTSA #15V595000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported September 24, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,625 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign R53 · Owners notified October 22, 2015 · Vehicles built August 19, 2015 – August 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

16% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

3 investigations

1,001 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11767999

Incident: September 28, 2026 · Filed: September 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and jerked slightly before accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that transmission pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic declined to repair the vehicle after discovering NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) for the issue. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer, who was informed of the issue and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Structure

ODI #11767634

Incident: December 8, 2025 · Filed: September 29, 2026

The rear sliding doors do NOT open. The locks are stuck and won’t allow the doors to unlock and open. Prior to the locks malfunctioning they made a very loud buzzing sound then completely stopped working.

Power Train

ODI #11763002

Incident: September 1, 2026 · Filed: September 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Seats

ODI #11760806

Incident: August 30, 2026 · Filed: August 30, 2026

Passenger seat headrest popped open and hit the passenger in the head. She said it hurt, but didn't seem severely injured. Plastic inside headrest had broken away from a metal bar. It doesn't seem to be repairable.

Power Train

ODI #11754491

Incident: July 29, 2026 · Filed: August 3, 2026

The transmission on this vehicle has started to make a whining noise from the transmission which is consistent with the symptoms of a failing transmission pump cover under recall S44. If this were to fail while driving it can lead to a serious or fatal accident. I have not yet taken the vehicle in to be serviced as I am trying to work with the manufacturer first. There were no indicators prior to the noise coming from the transmission. This van was manufactured in July, only 3 months outside the recall window. I have contacted Dodge to report the issue and have gotten nowhere.

Engine

ODI #11753073

Incident: November 1, 2022 · Filed: July 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #11748463

Incident: July 5, 2025 · Filed: July 6, 2026

The break calipers keep sticking and need to be replaced at least once per year. The stick and cause an awful black smoke. The last time they were replaced was almost a year ago to date.

Power Train

ODI #11747348

Incident: May 6, 2026 · Filed: June 30, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11741351

Incident: June 1, 2023 · Filed: June 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the passenger's sliding door had failed to lock as intended, and the driver's side sliding door had failed to open as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Electrical System

ODI #11740831

Incident: May 28, 2026 · Filed: May 29, 2026

It was dark, wife and I were driving, suddenly the begin dash began to go blank, more like a flicker. As I kept driving the flickering began to be more often and more pronounce. At some point we were worried that we won’t be able make it home. Almost approaching home the all the gauges went off a light came on the dash (don’t remember which one) vehicle suddenly acelerated and I have to take evasive action to avoid an accident . This lasted a second

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