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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 1,157 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

6recalls
1,157complaints
37crashes reported
8fires reported
24injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System353 · 31%
  • Unknown Or Other266 · 23%
  • Power Train248 · 21%
  • Structure233 · 20%
  • Engine98 · 8%
  • Exterior Lighting56 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System30 · 3%
  • Seats27 · 2%
  • Vehicle Speed Control26 · 2%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages25 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

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 man

Seats

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

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 fr

Engine

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Grand Caravan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.