2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 961 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.
What owners report
“I BROUGHT MY NEW DODGE CARAVAN AT ARRIGO SAWGRASS FLORIDA ON AUGUST 2016. IT CURRENTLY HAS 72,000 MILES, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 60,000 MILES. I…”NHTSA complaint 11194874 — filed 04/09/2019
“I'VE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT THE VAN AT SOME POINT WHILE I'M DRIVING ALL THE GAGES WOULD START FLASHING ACTING LIKE IT…”NHTSA complaint 11194274 — filed 04/06/2019
“ABOUT 3700 MILES THE A/C STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH R134A. PUT MY GAUGES ON VEHICLE WAY LOW ADD SOME STOP LEAK W/LEAK…”NHTSA complaint 11192503 — filed 03/29/2019
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: 208 of 961 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?
961 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
