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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of its 1,000 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,500 miles. There are no related recalls filed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
25
3% of 1,000
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report brake pedal going to the floorboard with little to no stopping power at various speeds.
  • Some describe hot brake odor and white smoke coming from the rear brake assembly, with rotors found badly worn.
  • Several report loud screeching and shaking or shuddering when braking, especially going downhill.
  • A few describe the vehicle unexpectedly shutting off when braking hard, such as coming to a stop at a red light.
  • One owner reported a rack and pinion failure shortly after moving from a parking spot, with an ESC warning light coming on first.

When 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 8, 2016, latest Jul 6, 2026.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2016Jan 2017Sep 2018Mar 2019Aug 2019May 2020Dec 2020Sep 2024
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 2010107 (12%)
  2. 201152 (10%)
  3. 201255 (9%)
  4. 201323 (5%)
  5. 201421 (6%)
  6. 201514 (5%)
  7. 201625 (3%)
  8. 201710 (2%)
  9. 201813 (5%)
  10. 201910 (4%)
  11. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Grand Caravan, which is 3% of the 1,000 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No related recalls are listed for brake issues on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan in the available data.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Grand Caravan?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 56,500 miles.
Did the 2016 Grand Caravan brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 fire to brake-area complaints for the 2016 Grand Caravan, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2016 Grand Caravan compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2016 model's 25 brake complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2010 model year, which had 107 complaints and a 12% share, the highest in the lineup shown.

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.