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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 317 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 249, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,004 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 86K miles on the car (603 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 41K–75K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 40K–70K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 69K–108K miles
Recalls 6
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
- equipment 2017
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
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- transmission & drivetrain 2016
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
- seats 2016
The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
- latches/locks/linkages 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 113 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
- Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSliding doors inoperative2021–2022
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Driver side sliding door is stuck in lock position and cannot be manually or otherwise unlocked from the inside or outside. Just happened one day nothing specifically triggered the door to be stuck. The vehicle was stationary.
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 11230909
More owner reports
Drivers slide sliding door stuck in the locked position. Door completely stuck shut
NHTSA complaint 11268071
Back side door is locked and cannot be opened or unlocked neither manually or with fob or interior button, door is jammed shut
NHTSA complaint 11208517
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 249; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (32%), body structure (27%) and transmission & drivetrain (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
6 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,000 and 86,000 miles. The middle report was at 65,600 miles, from 603 complaints.
Does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works