2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 100 engine complaints for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 10% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 76,750. No engine-specific recall is currently listed for this model year in the provided data, though one owner referenced an unrelated 2016 campaign notice.
- Engine complaints
- 100
- 10% of 1,000
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 76,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine continuing to run after the key is removed, sometimes idling for several minutes before shutting off on its own.
- Some drivers describe sudden bucking or shaking between 25 and 30 mph along with the check engine light coming on.
- Several complaints describe the accelerator pedal sticking or the vehicle continuing to accelerate unexpectedly, requiring the driver to shift into neutral.
- Owners report unexplained stalling combined with electrical symptoms like a instrument cluster shorting out or the key failing to turn the ignition.
- A few complaints describe transmission fluid pump failure leading to slippage and eventual inoperability, with one owner noting repeated failures in the 55,000 to 80,000 mile range across multiple Caravans.
- Some owners report the engine revving on its own while stopped, requiring repeated brake pumping to keep the vehicle still.
When 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 11, 2016, latest Jul 27, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Grand Caravan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA lists 100 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Grand Caravan, which is 10% of the 1,000 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for the engine problem area on the 2016 Grand Caravan.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2016 Grand Caravan is 76,750 miles.
- Are engine complaints worse for the 2016 model year compared to other Grand Caravan years?
- The 2016 model year's engine complaints make up 10% share of that year's total complaints, which is lower than years like 2012 (24%) and 2014 (25%), though the raw complaint count of 100 is higher than several nearby years.
- Did engine problems cause crashes or fires in the 2016 Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2016 Grand Caravan.