- Safety
- 4
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 6
- on record
- MPG
- 20
- combined
Open recalls on record
6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 1,153
- Complaints citing a crash
- 37
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
6 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
6 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 17V824000high
Equipment issue
EQUIPMENT
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 detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
- 16V461000high
Drivetrain issue
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 hydraulic pressure.
Consequence
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 16V300000high
Safety restraint issue
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 15V595000high
Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 20V278000high
Fuel system issue
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 25V876000high
Tire/wheel issue
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
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 from being properly secured.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 16.4%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan 4 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 16.4% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
17
City
25
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 445 g/mi
How this compares
The EPA holds too few vehicles in this class and model year to rank the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan against its peers.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 445 grams per mile — about 6.7 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
1,153 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 1,153
- Total
- 37
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 24
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ELECTRICAL317
- ENGINE314
- OTHER199
- STRUCTURE180
- LIGHTING42
Notable Issues
1153 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 24 reports involve injuries. 37 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, newest first.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Recall
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21016
Sliding Doors Inoperative
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21016
Sliding Doors Inoperative
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Recall
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Recall
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
17
City
25
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,100
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE19014
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
- Recall
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21016
Sliding Doors Inoperative
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21016
Sliding Doors Inoperative
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.