2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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4/5

★★★★

Safety Rating

1,209

Owner Complaints

19 Crashes 9 Fires

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 1,209 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (301 complaints), Unknown Or Other (231 complaints), and Power Train (204 complaints).

Recalls for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 90,229 vehicles.

Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

| 86 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

| 86 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 20V278000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 122 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 20V278000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 122 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 17V824000 — EQUIPMENT

| 61,791 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 16V461000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 26,298 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 16V300000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

| 99 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 15V595000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

| 1,625 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

1,209 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 301 3 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 231 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 204 1 Crash 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 194 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 77 1 Crash 2 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 25
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 24
Air Bags
Complaints: 21 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 19 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 12
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 11
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 9
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Back Over Prevention Warnings
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionfluidlubricant
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11717641 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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 immediately. Sometimes this process repeats 2-3 times before it stays open and our children can exit the car. -The door emits a horrible, loud BUZZ when the car is locked, the car is unlocked, the car doors are all locked but a door opens (triggering the doors to unlock), AND when the car is in drive and begins to approach or exceed 10-15 MPH. -The back hatch occasionally fully opens and then closes immediately. Or it opens and lurches downward so it's only ~2/3 open. At times it has almost closed on/hit one of our kids. This has been going on for years and I just learned that we could file a report. Please, please investigate and start process for a recall. These issues are more than just annoying; they could seriously injure or harm a child or an adult. Note: These issues started when the car was ~6 years old, around 2022, but it is ongoing and not resolved. Thank you kindly.
#11715934 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
The front door panel that sits between the front window and back sliding door flew off the vehicle while driving down the road. This happened on both the driver and passenger side at different times/days. The drivers side was fixed by the dealer (eide) under warranty prior to the passenger side flying off. The passenger side panel is still missing/not fixed. You can possibly inspect it, depending on what it entails and what I would need to do. The safety of myself and other drivers was put at risk in the case of if the piece flying off hit their vehicle or they had to try and avoid it and an accident happened. The dealer was able to diagnose the problem. It has not to my knowledge been inspected by the manufacturer or police. There were no warnings about this prior to it happening or now.
#11711381 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
See Attached Documents: 1.) NHTSA- Questions Answered 2.) Service 2016 Dodge Grand caravan Note: The Dodge Dealership is not compliying with the mandated repairs. The diagnostic summary provided by [XXX] on December 17, 2025, significantly mischaracterizes my complaints and omits the relevant factory campaigns. It has been over 30 days and it is apparent that they have no intention of complying with the mandated repairs or providing me any paperwork for my repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11711381 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
See Attached Documents: 1.) NHTSA- Questions Answered 2.) Service 2016 Dodge Grand caravan Note: The Dodge Dealership is not compliying with the mandated repairs. The diagnostic summary provided by [XXX] on December 17, 2025, significantly mischaracterizes my complaints and omits the relevant factory campaigns. It has been over 30 days and it is apparent that they have no intention of complying with the mandated repairs or providing me any paperwork for my repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11711381 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
See Attached Documents: 1.) NHTSA- Questions Answered 2.) Service 2016 Dodge Grand caravan Note: The Dodge Dealership is not compliying with the mandated repairs. The diagnostic summary provided by [XXX] on December 17, 2025, significantly mischaracterizes my complaints and omits the relevant factory campaigns. It has been over 30 days and it is apparent that they have no intention of complying with the mandated repairs or providing me any paperwork for my repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Safety Rating for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★ (4/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★ (4/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

78996 — POWER TRAIN

Warranty Bulletin D-21-15 (X98) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2015 - 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan (RT) and 2015 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country (RT)

78996 — AIR BAGS

Warranty Bulletin D-21-15 (X98) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2015 - 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan (RT) and 2015 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country (RT)

S2121000007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P076A ? SC Solenoid Circuit, Set.

71060 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Warranty Bulletin D-20-19 (X87) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2017 Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country (RT) (Rev. B)

S2019000002 — STEERING

Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC

TS-WI-0256 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit switch to be tripped consistently. If the up limit switch is not engaged, a vehicle may not come out of park...

23-009-16 — EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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