2016 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,219
- 495 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 303 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 303
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 231
- POWER TRAIN 207
- STRUCTURE:BODY 195
- ENGINE 78
6 recalls on record for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
- NHTSA 25V876000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR R An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 20V278000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V824000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V300000 · 2016 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 16V461000 · 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 1,219 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (303 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (303), unknown or other (231), power train (207), structure:body (195). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.