repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,002 owner complaints about the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikiped, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
1,002 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
314Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
228Structure5 crash/fire/injury
221Power train2 crash/fire/injury
83Engine3 crash/fire/injury
26Fuel/propulsion system
25Seats
24Latches/locks/linkages
22Air bags
17Vehicle speed control
6513 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 314 | 3 |
| Structure | 228 | 5 |
| Power train | 221 | 2 |
| Engine | 83 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 0 |
| Seats | 25 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 24 | 0 |
| Air bags | 22 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 65 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Hood: latch
Risk. If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 180 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles163under 100k miles17100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
21 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $600 – $1,206
Structure
20 owners mentioned a cost$1,050median
Middle half: $850 – $1,338
Unknown or other
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $600 – $1,100
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Grand Caravan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Caravan median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Sliding Doors InoperativeNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
The driver's window was left unrolled last night and it rained. When I got in the car, the electrical window control for the driver's window wouldn't roll up. But the others appeared to work normally. This was annoying, but it didn't stop my from driving to work. About half an hour into my drive,…
The slider doors and back/trunk hatch have many electrical malfunctions. -Driver-side sliding door: After we press the button to open the door, the door often begins closing on our kids as soon as it has fully opened. When I press the button to open it again, it will start closing again…
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