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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, about 2% of all complaints for the year, tied to 6 crashes and 6 injuries. No related recalls are listed for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 58,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
22
2% of 1,000
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal airbags failed to deploy in crashes at speeds ranging from 25 mph to 70 mph, including collisions with a tree, another vehicle, and animals.
  • Some owners reported side curtain airbags deployed while the driver and passenger airbags did not, leaving occupants with neck and back injuries.
  • The airbag warning light illuminated intermittently or stayed on, sometimes tied to seat position or seatbelt engagement, with no clear cause identified by dealers.
  • Second-row headrests, part of the side airbag/head-restraint system, were reported to snap downward suddenly with force during seat folding, or to deploy on their own while the vehicle was parked, due to broken plastic retaining brackets.

When 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2017, latest Jan 16, 2026.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2017Sep 2019Oct 2020Jun 2021Sep 2022Mar 2024Jan 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Jan 2026; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Grand Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010144 (17%)
  2. 201119 (4%)
  3. 201218 (3%)
  4. 201334 (7%)
  5. 201447 (13%)
  6. 201524 (9%)
  7. 201622 (2%)
  8. 201721 (5%)
  9. 201813 (5%)
  10. 201913 (5%)
  11. 20205 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2016 Grand Caravan, about 2% of the 1,000 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this airbag issue.
Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2016 Grand Caravan?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 6 injuries linked to airbag complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur in the 2016 Grand Caravan?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints was 58,000 miles.
How does the 2016 Grand Caravan compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2016 model's 22 airbag complaints (2% share) are lower than the 2010 model year, which had 144 complaints and a 17% share, the highest among the years listed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.