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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
961Complaints
6Recalls
13Crashes
7Fires
11Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (31.5% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System303 · 31.5%No official action
Power Train208 · 21.6%RecalledRecall 16V461000
Structure:body195 · 20.3%No official action
Engine78 · 8.1%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System25 · 2.6%RecalledRecall 20V278000
Structure:body:door24 · 2.5%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM303 · 31.5%
Unspecified / other231 · 24%
POWER TRAIN208 · 21.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY195 · 20.3%
ENGINE78 · 8.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 · 2.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR24 · 2.5%
AIR BAGS21 · 2.2%
SEATS20 · 2.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14 · 1.5%

Percentages are the share of the 961 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 17V824000 · 2017 · reported 12/21/2017

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 16V461000 · 2016 · reported 06/24/2016

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:mid/rear Assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V300000 · 2016 · reported 05/16/2016

If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 15V595000 · 2015 · reported 09/24/2015

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V278000 · 2020 · reported 05/15/2020

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. IT WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK EVEN MANUALLY. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS NOW…”NHTSA complaint 11208572 — filed 05/20/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WORKING. WOULD NOT OPEN, MAKE A BUZZING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. THEY SAID THE DOOR…”NHTSA complaint 11207915 — filed 05/15/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“TAKATA RECALL - OUR PROBLEM IS THAT THE SLIDING SIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. ONE PLAYED OUT ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND THE OTHER PLAYED…”NHTSA complaint 11196931 — filed 04/17/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 303 of 961 NHTSA complaints (31.5%), followed by unspecified/other issues (231), power train (208), structure:body (195). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

961 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V824000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.