2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (200) · Electrical System (189) · Structure:body (185)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
601 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-05-15 · campaign 20V278000 · 122 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2017-12-21 · campaign 17V824000 · 61,791 vehicles
Defect: 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 v
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2016-06-24 · campaign 16V461000 · 26,298 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2016-05-16 · campaign 16V300000 · 99 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2015-09-24 · campaign 15V595000 · 1,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (113)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-01-29 · 23-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension x98 the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● the door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. note: the doors c
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-08-31 · S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspected engine coolant leak.
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What owners report
2026-09-30 · Power Train · 138,000 mi“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.…”
2026-09-29 · Structure:body“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. …”
2026-09-09 · Power Train · 115,000 mi“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 (…”
2026-08-30 · 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. …”
2026-08-03 · 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 man…”
2026-07-27 · Engine · 140,000 mi“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 m…”
2026-07-06 · Service Brakes“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. …”
2026-06-30 · Power Train · 131,651 mi“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-06-01 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 120,000 mi“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 approx…”
2026-05-29 · Electrical System“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)…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.