Model year record

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,345 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V876000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Rollx Vans
Vehicles affected
86
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-17
Owners notified
2026-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V278000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Vehicles affected
122
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-15
Owners notified
2020-05-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V824000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
61,791
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-21
Owners notified
2018-02-14

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V461000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
26,298
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-24
Owners notified
2016-08-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V300000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
99
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-16
Owners notified
2016-07-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V595000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,625
Reported to NHTSA
2015-09-24
Owners notified
2015-10-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system32060,000 mi
Unknown or other24860,000 mi
Power train24588,000 mi
Structure: body20360,000 mi
Engine9080,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3055,000 mi
Structure: body: door2750,000 mi
Seats2552,000 mi
Air bags2358,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1873,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1560,000 mi
Service brakes1470,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1261,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1128,000 mi
Steering1150,000 mi
Seat belts858,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling545,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint595,108 mi
Suspension523,000 mi
Wheels412,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition352,000 mi
Exterior lighting34,000 mi
Visibility/wiper34,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2131,000 mi
Structure271,567 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal270,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings180,900 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator156,000 mi
Parking brake111,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission177,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant1135,000 mi
Structure: body: hood114,100 mi
Tires1
Tires: tread/belt128,100 mi
Traction control system1105,000 mi

The 2015 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.