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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 1,116 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Dodge Grand Caravan

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
1,116
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
36
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V461000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V300000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V595000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V278000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V876000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on 1,116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
329
Power Train
235
Unknown Or Other
175
Structure
174
Engine
42
Exterior Lighting
42
Air Bags
24
Seats
17
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Dodge Grand Caravan — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 1,038 complaints 2011 530 complaints 2012 583 complaints 2013 469 complaints 2014 354 complaints 2015 274 complaints 2016 1,116 complaints 2017 401 complaints 2018 262 complaints 2019 34 complaints 2020 15 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 recalls and 1,116 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan are: Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan safe to buy?
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Grand Caravan should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Grand Caravan are: 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.