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Dodge Grand Caravan 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,002Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System314 complaints

314 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other240 complaints

240 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure230 complaints

230 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train221 complaints

221 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V461000.

Engine86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V278000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V595000.

Seats25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V300000.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V595000Reported September 24, 2015 - 1,625 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,625 vehicles across all affected models.

16V300000Reported May 16, 2016 - 99 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 99 vehicles across all affected models.

16V461000Reported June 24, 2016 - 26,298 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 26,298 vehicles across all affected models.

17V824000Reported December 21, 2017 - 61,791 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 61,791 vehicles across all affected models.

20V278000Reported May 15, 2020 - 122 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 122 vehicles across all affected models.

25V876000Reported December 17, 2025 - 86 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 86 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21016Opened July 9, 2021 - Closed July 22, 2022

Sliding Doors Inoperative. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201613
201717
201840
2019245
2020236
2021167
202290
202379
202449
202545
202621
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.