2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2024· SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

  Was driving home from work (on city streets) and noticed that the engine seemed to be idling higher than normal RPMs. Van would not shift from first gear and would not accelerate beyond about 30 MPH, very sluggish, while RPMs rose above 3K and engine made a grinding/whining sound. No warning lights of any kind came on while driving or while stopped. While stopped at a traffic light, heard several loud clunks from under the hood and van had difficulty accelerating from stop. Was able to get it to the shop where they diagnosed transmission failure - the mechanics couldn't get it out of first gear by the time they were done looking at it and had to push it off the lift. Total cost of a remanufactured transmission plus new hubs and axles because they couldn't get the old ones removed without damaging them to remove/replace the transmission was $5600. Van has 128,000 miles.

• 12/31/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  CENTER SECTION OF REAR VEHICLE LIGHTING FAILED. LEAVING INADEQUATE REAR LIGHTS.

• 12/31/2018· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

• 12/30/2025· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that there was an unusually loud buzzing sound coming from the front driver's side door. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the key was in the ignition switch. In addition, the rear door failed to latch and to close securely. The contact stated that the failure initially occurred intermittently but had become persistent. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

• 12/30/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Sliding door locks cannot be operated from outside of the vehicle, once the lock actuator fails. The button on the inside, (both upper console and B pillar button) will not operate the door. The door can only be opened manually after manually moving the lock switch. Small or older passengers would not be able to exit after a crash, and could not be assisted without breaking the window.

• 12/30/2020· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE INCLUDING ALL FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS SIMPLY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. ALL SYSTEMS ARE LOST. BRAKES, STEERING, ENGINE, ETC. THERE IS NO ADVANCED WARING OR INDICATIONS. THERE ARE NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO FIX THIS MALFUNCTION WITH NO SUCCESS/PROGRESS. THIS IS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE BECAUSE ALL VEHICLE CONTROLS ARE LOST. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. ONCE IN THE CITY AND THE OTHER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

• 12/29/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

  Was driving and the vehicle stalled well driving, Had a hard time trying to stop and could barley steer the vehicle. Vehicle was flashing shift to park. This has happened two times to me now and I took it to the dealership and it happened to them as well. The radio screen sometimes doesn't light up and it will freeze and won't let you do anything, when cell phone is connected via blue tooth it will disconnect and then reconnect and randomly turn the volume all the way up and music will start playing, A/C will randomly kick on when I didn't have it on due to it being winter time and use only the heat now. rear brake light the race bar part of it is out and Mopar won't replace, Hood of the vehicle has rust bubbles and the lift gate has rust, I asked Mopar about the warranty and they said I missed the expiration date and they would not cover it. Three of the tires keep losing air and I am now on my second set of tires in a year and two months, Valve stems replaced two times as well.

• 12/29/2019· STEERING

  I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE STORE ON DEC 8TH 2019. WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A LEFT ONTO MY STREET, MY WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I HIT THE CURB AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. A WARNING CAME ON THAT SAID "POWER STEERING UNAVAILABLE" (SEE PICTURE)

• 12/29/2018· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. IT FULLY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT FROM A HIGHWAY EXIT. THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING SOUNDS AND WILL NOT TURN NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES. I HAVE SEEN WHERE OTHER DODGE AND RAM VEHICLES ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES WHERE THE POWER STEERING HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT AS MINE HAS. WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM EVERY TIME I TURN THE WHEEL YOU HEAR A SCREECHING AND ELECTRONIC OR BEING SOUND (AS IF AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE HAS FAILED). I STARTED TO NOTICE A DULL OR NUMB STEERING FEELING TO THE VEHICLE WHICH NOW HAS PROGRESSED INTO UNABLE TO USE ONE BIT. FIAT CHRYSLER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. WE READ THAT SIMILAR DODGE, CHRYSLER AND RAM VEHICLES IN OUR YEAR RANGE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS AS WELL. IT'S NOT REALISTIC FOR SOMEONE WHOM IS STILL PAYING FOR A VEHICLE TO NOW BE REQUIRED TO PAY $3,000+ IN REPAIRS TO FIX THIS VEHICLE.

• 12/28/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Electrical issues involving specific fuses in the vehicle where the f13 fuse constantly fries and melts into the fuse box. Causing an electrical burning smell. No warning lights come on. Certain aspects of the car stop working like the blower motor.

• 12/28/2022· TIRES

  The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Atrezzo SVR LX, Tire Size: 265/50/R20, DOT Number: 1YJDBNULY0217. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH in the passing lane, the front driver's side had a blowout, causing the vehicle to be pulled into the grassy area towards the railing. The contact maneuvered the vehicle while the vehicle rolled 100 yards. The contact stated that upon inspecting the tire, he noticed that the tire was still attached to the wheel, but the tread had separated from the tire. The contact had not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tire mechanic where the tire was replaced. The contact later became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the tire line was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The tire failure and vehicle failure mileages were unknown.

• 12/28/2017· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP FAILED, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF SLIPPAGE, THEN BECAME INOPERABLE AFTER BEING PARKED. THIS IS MY FOURTH DODGE CARAVAN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. FAILURES OF THE TRANSMISSION PUMP ALL HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AT AROUND 55,000 - 80,000 MILES. THE CARAVAN ALSO HAS NOISY LIFTERS WHICH I HAVE ALSO REPLACED ON 2 OTHER DODGE VEHICLES.

• 12/27/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  According to research there is known problem with the slidding Van Doors for the 2016 Dodge Caravan. Both of my van doors have went out and is stuck in lock mode, to where it will not unlock or open. This is a safety issue especially when you have children that cannot unrestrain themselves from a seatbelt or car seat.

• 12/27/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  A LOUD BUZZ SOUND HAPPENS WHEN I LOCK MY VEHICLE OR WHEN MY DOOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. WHEN IT LOCKS IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE

• 12/27/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  WATER LEAKS INTO AND POOLS IN REAR TAIL LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHT CAUSING THEM TO FAIL. RESEARCH HAS FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM.

• 12/27/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  MY LED TAILLIGHTS KEEP GETTING WATER INSIDE THEM CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO SLOWLY GO OUT. THIS WILL CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE OVER TIME. ALSO WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I FEEL THAT DODGE DIDN'T DO A GOOD JOB AT SEALING THE LIGHTS. BY LOOKING AT THE PICTURES YOU WILL SEE WHAT I MEAN BY THE WATER. I HAVE DRAINED THE WATER SEVERAL TIMES BY REMOVING A BOLT.

• 12/27/2018· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THEN ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM TAMPA (9207 EAST ADAMO DRIVE, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 402-0841) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 57606717. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 12/26/2019· ENGINE

  WAS SITTING AT GAS STATION WITH THE VAN AT AN IDLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS IT WAS DETERMINED IT HAD A CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE. I HAD THE SPARK PLUG AND IGNITION COIL REPLACED AND STILL HAVE THE CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE. HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD HAS GONE BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD MOPAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS IN THE PAST.

• 12/26/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR. DOOR LOCK MAKES A LOUD BUZZING SOUND WHEN IT LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY, OR USING THE FOB. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND THE VAN HITS 15 MILES AN HOUR WITH THE AUTO LOCK, AND WHEN STOPPED USING THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE ARM REST OR WITH THE FOB. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.

• 12/26/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  TAIL LIGHT BAR ACROSS BACK COLLECTS WATER (BAD SEALS). NOW HAS SHORTED OUT AND TAIL LIGHT BAR AND TAG LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY

• 12/25/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  THE ACTUATOR ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEY BOTH HAVE BEEN STUCK WHERE THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND LOCK. ALSO THE DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED BEFORE WHERE MY CHILD HAS BEEN ALMOST HURT DUE TO DOOR NOT OPENING BACK UP DUE TO SAFETY OPTION WITH THE DOOR. I HAVE HAD OTHER ISSUE WHERE THE THE TAILGATE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN AND CLOSE IN THE BACK IT WORK WENT WANTS TO. MOST INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN STATIONARY AND MOTOR RUNNING CASES. THE ACTUATOR LOCKING MECHANISM HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. IF LOCK THE DOORS THIS OCCURS TO. HAD DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THESE ISSUE AND THEY CHARGED TO FIX ONE OF THE SIDES ALREADY. NOW THE THE OTHER SIDE IS HAPPENING. THEY WANT ALMOST A 1000.00 TO FIX. HAVE BEEN READING COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF CAR. NEEDS BE ADDRESSED AND FIXED OUT THE DODGE MAKER NOT THE OWNER.

• 12/23/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was approximately 116,000. The contact stated that a month after the vehicle was purchased, the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, and it was discovered that the mileage was 131,000. The contact was unable to use the warranty due to the mileage discrepancy.

• 12/23/2022· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  At various speeds from 35mph to 70mph, van will accelerate without manual input to the accelerator pedal. To stop the acceleration, the pedal must be "smashed" several times before the throttle responds. It is as if the cruise control acceleration spontaniously activates even though cruise control is not ON or being used. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!

• 12/23/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  LEFT HAND SLIDING DOOR LOCK WILL NOT UNLOCK, I CAN HERE THE LOCK TRY TO OPEN BUT DOES NOT OPEN

• 12/21/2016· POWER TRAIN

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SHIFTING INTO PARK, AND EXITING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 12/21/2016· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  THE 2016 DURANGO RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE REPEATEDLY, INCREASINGLY BUT INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT, CHANGED GEAR, REVVED AND INDICATED ON THE SCREEN THAT THERE WERE ISSUES WITH "KEY FOB NOT IN VEHICLE AND "TIRES PRESSURE". AT FIRST THEIR WERE THREE VERY BRIEF INCIDENTS LASTING LESS THAN THREE SECONDS OVER A WEEK, OCCURRING AT IDLE AND WHEN ACCELERATING. LATER THE OCCURRENCES LASTED SOMETIMES OVER 20 SECONDS EACH AND HAPPENED SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES PER HOUR, INCREASINGLY WORSE. WHILE THERE WAS CLEARLY AN ISSUE WITH THE SHIFTER, THERE APPEARED TO BE ADDITIONAL OR RELATED ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRONIC BRAIN. RESETTING THE OPTIONS, LIKE SHUTTING OFF THE HILL CLIMB OPTION WHICH IT WAS SET ON BEFORE WE RENTED IT SEEMED TO HELP AT FIRST BUT DID NOT. THIS WAS DANGEROUS AND DISTURBING. FINALLY, THE CAR LURCHED OUT OF PARK AND HIT A WALL ON ITS OWN FROM A FEW FEET AWAY. I HAVE PHOTOS AND WILL GIVE MORE INFORMATION. THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS TIMES, AND SEEMINGLY MORE IN THE RAIN AND FOG, THOUGH NOT EXCLUSIVELY. THEY OCCURRED ONCE WHEN LEAVING A STOPLIGHT AT A LOW SPEED TURNING LEFT, ON THE FREEWAY, ON STREETS AROUND 30/35 MPH AND AT IDLE AT FULL STOP. MOST OCCURRENCES WERE WHILE DRIVING ON REGULAR CITY STREETS WHERE WE DID MOST OF THE DRIVING ON THAT TRIP IN SAN JOSE, MONTEREY AND CARMEL. THE WORST WAS RIGHT BEFORE THE PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, AFTER I HAD DRIVEN NORTH FROM SAN DIEGO ON A CONTINUOUS FREEWAY DRIVE IN THE RAIN. IT MAY JUST BE A COINCIDENCE, BUT ALL THREE OF THE FIRST INSTANCES IN THE FIRST WEEK OF RENTAL OCCURRED AFTER AT LEAST AN HOUR DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. IN SAN JOSE, I IMMEDIATELY REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT CAR BUT THEY HAD NONE.THE SECOND DRIVER IMMEDIATELY NOTICED ISSUES WITH THE CAR, BUT WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AVAILABLE. I THINK EITHER THE COMPUTER CIRCUITS WERE CORRODED AND/OR DAMAGED OR DAMP. *TR

• 12/20/2021· STRUCTURE

  The passenger (right) side rear sliding door has gotten stuck and will not unlock manually. It has been stuck for about a year and after going to the dealer they’re claiming it’s a common defect that is hard to repair. We are unable to enter the car from the passenger side rear sliding door and hopefully the driver side sliding door doesn’t get stuck, otherwise we will be unable to exit the car, which can be excessively dangerous while in an accident type incident. This door being stuck is already reasonably dangerous since our kids are unable to exit the vehicle curb side and must exit on the drivers (left) side of the vehicle. Door became stuck 3 years after it was new, with just under 45,000 miles on the car. When trying to unlock the door with the automatic door button it will just make a sort of buzzing noise.

• 12/20/2020· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  OUR 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO INDICATION WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN, THE DASH INDICATORS LIGHT UP BRIEFLY AND THE ENGINE LOSES ALL POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR THIS VEHICLE. WE ARE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ON AND THERE ARE NO ENGINE CODES WHEN WE RESTART. MANY OF THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ STATE THAT THE MECHANICS CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE IS NO CODE AND CAN'T IMMEDIATELY RECREATE THE ISSUE. WE HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE. YET IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. OVER AND OVER. MY VEHICLE IS IN THE 5TH GENERATION OF THIS MODEL (2008 - 2020). ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA, WELL OVER 1 MILLION HAVE BEEN SOLD IN THE US ALONE. IF HUNDREDS (MAYBE THOUSANDS) OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE, THEN YOU KNOW THERE ARE MULTIPLES MORE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING IS A MASSIVE SAFETY ISSUE, NOT JUST FOR THE VEHICLE THAT LOSES POWER, BUT FOR ALL VEHICLES AROUND IT. I AM DATING THIS AS OF 12/19/2020 BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN LAST NIGHT, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. THIS ISSUE SHOULD PROMPT A RECALL SO THAT NOBODY IS KILLED.

• 12/20/2016· POWER TRAINCrash

  VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, ENGINE RUNNING, WHILE OWNER WAS PUMPING GAS AT THE STATION. WITH THE DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR, HE WAS STANDING OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND NOT MOVING FOR THE SEVERAL MINUTES WHILE PUMPING GAS. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, DRAGGED OWNER BY THE OPEN DOOR UNDER THE VEHICLE AND RAN HIS LEG OVER. CONTINUED MOVING UNTIL IT HIT A POLE. OWNER WAS HOSPITALIZED. *TR

• 12/19/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Looks like there's a design or defective part on the driver side (Left) window. It is unable to open. This is the second time that the window unable to open, the first time happened in around late 2019 early 2020. It was the window power switch issue and I had it replaced. Recently the window stopped working again. This can be a potential safety issue if the car is drove into a river or in a high water area and the window cannot be opened for driver to escape.

• 12/19/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I HAVE A 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND EVERY TIME I UNLOCK THE DOOR OR LOCK IT IT MAKES THIS LOUD BUZZING NOISE, THE DOOR WORKS FINE IT OPENS AND CLOSE. BUT WHEN USING THE UNLOCK BUTTON FROM THE KEY EVERYONE CAN HEAR THE LOAD BUZZING NOISE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. THEY WANT $650.00 DOLLARS TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

• 12/18/2020· AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I REPORTED TO DODGE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF MR KUNISNIS AND I WAS TRANSFERRED TO MR. AGOSTA. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO BOOKED AN APPOINTMENT TO DODGE HONOLULU BRANCH WHICH I DID TO CHECK MY AIRBAG THAT NEVER WORK SINCE I TOOK THE CAR BRAND NEW AND THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR FOR 4 TIMES IN 3 YRS. BUT WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DODGE HONOLULU, I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT DODGE MAIN OFFICE DENIED MY CAR CHECK. I INFORMED BOTH MR KUNISKIS AND MR. AGOSTA BUT NEVER HEARD BACK TODAY.

• 12/18/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  REAR LIFT WON'T OPEN SOMETIMES AND NOT MANUALLY EITHER. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MAKES A BUZZING SOUND WHEN UNLOCKED

• 12/18/2020· POWER TRAIN

  TRANSMISSION LOSS OF POWER DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE NOW SLIPS WHILE DRIVING LOCALLY

• 12/18/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  CAME TO A STOP TURNED THE KNOB TO PARK, AND WENT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD INTO THE CURB AND DENTED MY LICENSE PLATE . THE CAR APPARENTLY DID NOT GO INTO PARK, LIKE I HAD PUT IT. HAD THERE BEEN PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM!

• 12/17/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. DOOR MAKES LOUD BUZZING SOUND EVERY TIME THE AUTOLOCK FEATURE IS ACTIVATED (15MPH). I AM CONCERNED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR NOT LOCKING CAN CAUSE AN ISSUE DURING A COLLISION.

• 12/17/2019· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK HENDRICK JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM FIAT (8333 RIVERS AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406, (843) 639-5475) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PRICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,633.

• 12/17/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  BACK SLIDING DOOR HAS BEGAN MAKING A LOUD BUZZING SOUND ANYTIME I HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON. IT IS REALLY LOUD.

• 12/17/2016· WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  VEHICLE HAS POOR TRACTION AND IS PRONE TO SLIPPING IN WINTER SNOW CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS WHEN PICKING UP SPEED AT INTERSECTIONS THE VEHICLE IS PRONE TO SLIDING AND HAS POOR TRACTION WHEN ACCELERATING.

• 12/16/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact's husband smelled an abnormal burning odor coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon inspection, both the contact and her husband noticed that there was an oil leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing had melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 85,000.

• 12/16/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  THE ELECTRIC LOCKS ON BOTH OF THE SLIDING REAR DOORS HAVE A BUZZ WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS, ALSO WHEN UNLOCKING THEM.

• 12/16/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MAKES A LOUD BUZZING NOISE AND WILL NOT UNLOCK. CANNOT MANUALLY UNLOCK THE CAR AND UNABLE TO MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY OPEN. UNSAFE CONDITION. PLEASE ASK THEM TO FIX.

• 12/16/2019· POWER TRAIN

  DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LURCH IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE CAR CAME TO A HALT ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY WE HAD TIME TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER BEFORE IT STOPPED COMPLETELY. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A DODGE DEALER, WHERE WE FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED. THIS FAILURE, NOT ONLY STOPPED THE CAR COMPLETELY, BUT HAS A REPAIR TICKET OF $5,400. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR FCA, BUT THE PUMP FAILURE ONLY COVERS A LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES. THIS PUMP FAILURE MAY BE EFFECTING MORE VEHICLES THAN INITIALLY THOUGHT.

• 12/16/2019· STRUCTURE

  THE LOCK ON THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND MAKES AN AWFUL NOISE EVERY TIME IT LOCKS OR UNLOCKS. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T LOCK AT ALL OR WON'T UNLOCK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF GOD FORBID THE CAR IS SUBMERGED (STUCK LOCKED) OR IF A CHILD OPENS THE DOOR WHILE MOVING (STUCK UNLOCKED). THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS IF YOU SEARCH THE INTERNET.

• 12/15/2025· POWER TRAIN

  The transmission failed- according to the NTSB there was a recall for 2016 Dodge Caravans for auto transmission pump failures. I was told my vin # didn't match the recalled Vin numbers yet that's what failed on my vehicle costing about 4 thousand for repair work.

• 12/15/2023· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle briefly lost motive power before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission hydraulic pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

• 12/14/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Loud buzzing noise when locking door. Seat position control buttons and mirror positioning control buttons stopped working. Had fixed and within a month, they stopped working again. The buzzing issue has been going on for years now. The issues with the seat/mirror controls started about three months ago.

• 12/14/2019· STRUCTURE

  AT 17,000 PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM ACTUATOR FAILED. DOOR SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING A BUZZING NOISE WHEN ACTIVATED BY KEY FOB OR FRONT CONTROL SWITCHES. PAID DEALERSHIP OVER $1,100 TO REPLACE A $17 DOLLAR PART. NOW, AT 26,000 DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. DOOR IS LOCKED SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN OR OPERATE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD AS PASSENGERS MAY BECOME TRAPPED IN VEHICLE IF OPPOSING DOOR HAPPENED TO BE BLOCKED. INTERNET BLOGS SPECIFICALLY SPEAK OF THIS CONDITION AS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. A RECALL SHOULD BE ENFORCED TO REPLACE FAULTY LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM, THUS REDUCING DANGER PRIOR TO NEEDLESS HARM OR DEATH.

• 12/13/2020· AIR BAGS,SEATS

  THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST HAS DEPLOYED ON IT'S OWN WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF. AFTER INSPECTION, THE PLASTIC BRACKETS THAT RETAIN THE METAL PIN THAT IS SUPPOSED TO SECURE THE HEADREST BROKE APART AND RELEASED THE HEADREST INTO A DEPLOYED POSITION. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE BECOMES INJURED. THE HEADREST IS UNDER A SPRING LOADED FORCE THAT THE PLASTIC WAS NOT ENGINEERED TO RESTRAIN.

• 12/13/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE ELECTRIC STABILITY, AND CONTROL SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK, BUT IT DID NOT RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MOSS MOTOR COMPANY (1000 S CEDAR AVE, SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN 37380, (423) 837-7114), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND WERE STILL WORKING ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WAS UPDATED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO AT THE SAME DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A LEMON. ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB