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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 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
445 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
20.7 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 0.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,519 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
1,116
Reported injuries
22

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • STRUCTURE16%
  • ENGINE7%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,433 total.

Dodge Grand Caravan: best and worst years

Federal investigations 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

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

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.