Dodge Grand Caravan Complaints (2016)

1,002 consumer complaints on file.

#11597812June 30, 2024
TIRES, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Tires 225/65R17 Cooper driving on interstate and stared bumping at 55mph.van towed and tires replaced.. no warning lights.. Whitten Brothers in Ashland VA inspected tires and indicated on a video that passenger side tires had come apart.. I had all four tires replaced because I was afraid the other two would come apart.. I think the safety of myself and my sister in the car with me. Also other people on the highway if the tires had blown.. Thanks for your help and thoughtfulness.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594538June 15, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sliding door latch mechanism failed on the right rear passenger door. Part number 68030380AE. The right rear passenger door was locked in the closed position. No amount of effort would open the door. I feel this is a severe safety issue. If there was an accident, especially involving the vehicle catching fire, the passenger would not be able to exit the vehicle. Please help. There should be a manual override for this latch mechanism.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11593340June 10, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car started making a loud buzzing sound after starting it up and driving. The sound startled me and I was scared to drive. It stopped so I continued on with my day. Every time I started it up and drove it did the same thing. Finally after getting home and hitting the lock on my remote, it did the same noise locking the car. I realized it is an issue with a motor on the automatic locking mechanism. I don’t know what it means or if it’s a safety issue but it really frightened me because it’s so loud. I don’t have a picture but I do have a video of the noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11593287June 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle transmission went out in 2022. Checked and it shows known recall for this transmission pump failure for Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016. According to the sticker inside the door, ours was manufactured in March 2016 which was during the recall period. However, our vehicle has not been included in the recall and has been sitting in our driveway for almost 2 years. It needs a new transmission due to the known pump failure issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11593324June 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failed with minimal warning. Getting transmission codes for pressure. There is a recall for transmission pressure but shows my VIN isn't a part of recall. This van has less than 88000 miles. I believe the recall should be expanded. This van was manufactured in the same date range affected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11593121June 7, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while her son was drunk driving and passed out at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a sign and a guardrail causing the vehicle to flip over and come to a stop at a ditch. The contact stated the vehicle was in a previous collision where the air bags deployed and had to be replaced. The contact stated during this collision the police report confirmed the steering wheel, driver's knee and passenger dash air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical treatment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589265May 17, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, POWER TRAIN
Transmission had to be rebuilt at 153,000. The sliding doors actuators are locked all the time and unlocked all the time, which is a safety hazard for anyone riding in rear seats.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588457May 13, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I was driving my van which I have had nothing but trouble with this dodge caravan, go to turn at the intersection and it just shuts off started right back up but starting to turn and it just shut off. Happened twice now, had the battery checked and every thing else seemed good just didn’t know why this happened but it almost got us hot the first time. There are a lot of dodge vans that aren’t included in the S44 recall and our VIN numbers don’t pop up. I mean the air bags are killing people in these dodges now, I’ve had nothing but a hard time with this vehicle. They are unsafe, if I wasn’t poor and could afford a good van and not bottom of the barrel I wouldn’t be dealing with this it seems. But the poor are expendable. I’d rather take my kids in my beat up ford than in my new van. That’s crazy. It’s going to get someone killed if it hasn’t already happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587873May 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle was shuddering intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking forward intermittently while coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic discovered that the transmission needed to be replaced due to a burnt clutch, a damaged valve body, and damaged to the torque converter. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11586747May 3, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Passenger's sliding door will not unlock electronically or manually making an obvious safety hazard for my children Gran children. All other doors are working at this time. Problem started approximately 04/01/24. My research has shown many complaints of this safety hazard for this year/ make/model 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Should be recalled if not already. Unique.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11584586April 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sliding door got stuck shut and buzzes every time doors are locked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582783April 13, 2024
SEATS
the head rest deployed without being in an accident and now cannot be re-assembled. This is a recurrent problem with Chrysler vehicles including the Grand Caravan.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579277March 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle would not accelerate above 35 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a diagnostic test was performed. The mechanic stated that the torque converter cultch circuit and the transmission fluid pressure sensor switch had malfunctioned. The contact also stated several months ago the vehicle was taken to the mechanic for an oil change and the mechanic found metal fragments in the oil. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) as a possible solution; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578695March 21, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I have transmission issue with 2016 dodge caravan hydraulic pump frailer. i have taken to dodge dealer they recommend change transmission it is same issue dodge already put in recall. But my car vin not in list that's why i have to pay even same issue in recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578422March 20, 2024
AIR BAGS
Airbag light came on with no collision or impact toy the vehicle, took it to dealership and they advised that it is the passenger side Active Headrest Restraint system. Even after admitting it was a faulty safety system, dealer will not replace it or fix it without compensation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578264March 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission went out and vehicle did not have 99,000 miles on it. Mechanics said dodge caravans are famous for faulty transmissions. Cost over $4,000 yo repair a 2016 vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578304March 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
This van have transmission issue dodge already open recall for that model. But my van vin not in list i have same issue witch cover under recall. i have report from dodge dealer report shows transmission have hydraulic issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577816March 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Every time I lock right rear slider with power lock loud buzz is heard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576625March 11, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, coming to a complete stop in the middle of a busy intersection, nearly causing a crash. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission pump, resulting in damage to the transmission and requiring a replacement transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575645March 5, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
Transmission. Available for inspection No it has not been reproduced or confirmed by anyone No it has not been inspected Check engine around 8 months ago
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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