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2016 Dodge

Grand Caravan

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV

Dodge Grand Caravan: best and worst years
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2016.

2015 photoKevautoCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Real-world MPG
20.7 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 0.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
1,002 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
13

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER19%
  • STRUCTURE18%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • ENGINE7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,265 total.

Dodge Grand Caravan: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE21016opened Jul 9, 2021LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

    Sliding Doors Inoperative

  • PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

85 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 29, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY23-001-25

    "Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension X98 The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● The door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. NOTE: The doors can still be manually locked or unlocked. This bulletin involves replacing either one or both of the sliding door lock actuators (as required)."

  • Jan 10, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYS1408000384

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Sep 20, 2023SUSPENSION9100229

    LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

  • Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

  • Aug 31, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGS2307000002

    Suspected engine coolant leak.

  • Aug 30, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL93120

    FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

  • Aug 30, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL93023

    Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

  • Aug 23, 2023STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD93019

    FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-22-23 - 2017 - 2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country/ 2013 - 2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion - Complete Hood Panel Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. B)

  • and 77 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.