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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 1,002
- Received Apr 2016 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close469 complaints · 47% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps80 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Transmission fails or loses power while driving65 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V876000Rollx 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.
- Recall #20V278000Vantage 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Rear door latch fails to open or closeFirst signal: May 2018
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 14 crashes, 7 fires, 13 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 245 |
| 2020 | 236 |
| 2021 | 167 |
| 2022 | 90 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 21 |
| Total | 1,002 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 469 | 47% | 11.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2018 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.4% |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 80 | 8.0% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 65 | 6.5% | 8.8× | NHTSA recall #16V461000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 37 | 3.7% | 2.3× | NHTSA recall #16V461000 |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 34 | 3.4% | 9.8× | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 33 | 3.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 19 | 1.9% | 2.6× | NHTSA recall #25V876000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 15 | 1.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 15 | 1.5% | – | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 14 | 1.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 14 | 1.4% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 8 | 0.8% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 8 | 0.8% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 8 | 0.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 0.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 0.6% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 6 | 0.6% | – | |
| Hood latch fails and hood flies open | 5 | 0.5% | – | NHTSA recall #15V595000 |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 5 | 0.5% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 5 | 0.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V876000December 17, 202586 vehicles affected
equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
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.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #20V278000May 15, 2020122 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump; fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #17V824000December 21, 201761,791 vehicles affected
equipment
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 valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #16V461000June 24, 201626,298 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
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.
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #16V300000May 16, 201699 vehicles affected
seats: mid/rear assembly
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.
If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #15V595000September 24, 20151,625 vehicles affected
latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
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.
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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