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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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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

6 recalls
1153 complaints
20 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record

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

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)317
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)314
miscellaneous issues199

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, newest first.

  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21016

    Sliding Doors Inoperative

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21016

    Sliding Doors Inoperative

  5. Recall

    Recall 20V278000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  6. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  7. Recall

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  8. Recall

    Recall 16V461000

    If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall

    Recall 16V300000

    If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

  10. Recall

    Recall 15V595000

    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
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21016

    Sliding Doors Inoperative

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21016

    Sliding Doors Inoperative

  5. Recall

    Recall 20V278000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.