Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,001 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V278000 Fuel Pump Gasket Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V461000 Loss of Power from Transmission Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V300000 Incorrect Torque On Third Row Seats NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V595000 Hood may Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 314 complaints
- Unknown or Other 240 complaints
- Structure 228 complaints
- Power Train 221 complaints
- Engine 83 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has notable issues with the fuel system, transmission, and electrical system. High complaint counts for the electrical and power train indicate frequent problems, impacting reliability. Several recalls for fuel leaks, transmission pumps, and seat safety further reduce its rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| seats | 20,000–50,000 miles | $150–$450 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 3 years
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Check engine light frequently on
- Fuel smell from vehicle
- Unresponsive electrical components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.