2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,264 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 61/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 60,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990–1991, 1994–1995, 2001, 2003–2004, 2007, 2018–2019.
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Where 2016 sits among all Grand Caravan years
What owners report
“Driver side sliding door will unlock with the key fob, nor manually, it will not open at all there is no way to get out other than the passenger side. This is a defect an should covered. It is also a safety hazard.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Grand Caravan
“The driver's side sliding door no longer opens automatically or manually. The button fob or the interior will not open the door.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Grand Caravan
“Driver side back sliding door will not open. Does not open manually or with the key fob.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Grand Caravan
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while his fiancé was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was then driven to the independent mechanic but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Grand Caravan
“56k miles and transmission needed to be replaced on my 2016 Dodge Caravan. Immediately following my airbag light went on as well as my engine light. There was a recall on certain transmissions built. They need to look into it further.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Grand Caravan
“When driving the car stalls. When turn on the air the car shakes. When stop the car acts it changing gears.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Grand Caravan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 764 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 64,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 44,900 and 85,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (6)
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…
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…
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.
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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 (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.
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…
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…
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…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
113 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and body & structure — are on file for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2016 Grand Caravan TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan drew 1,264 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 61/100, scored against the model's worst year (1996).
What are the most common 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan are electrical (317 complaints), other (252), and body & structure (229).
At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems around 64,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 44,900 and 85,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?
6 recall campaigns apply to the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.