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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of its 1,000 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 59,250 miles. One related recall (campaign 20V278000) covers a fuel pump gasket that may deteriorate and leak fuel on Vantage-modified vans.

Fuel System complaints
26
3% of 1,000
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,250 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden loss of power or hesitation on the highway, needing to pump or floor the accelerator to get fuel flow to resume.
  • Some report a fuel line blowing off above the catalytic converter even after earlier recall repairs were performed.
  • Owners of Vantage-modified vans report waiting long periods for recall parts to arrive to fix a fuel pump gasket leak.
  • Unintended acceleration is reported at speeds between 35 and 70 mph, requiring the pedal to be pressed hard multiple times before the throttle responds.
  • A dashboard hazardous-roads warning symbol reportedly appears intermittently and disables cruise control and the ability to shift out of park.

When 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2017, latest Dec 6, 2025.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2017Sep 2018Jan 2020Sep 2021Nov 2022Feb 2023Jan 2024Jun 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

  1. NHTSA 20V278000May 15, 2020Fuel System122 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Fuel System complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 201023 (3%)
  2. 2011137 (26%)
  3. 201274 (13%)
  4. 201341 (9%)
  5. 201411 (3%)
  6. 20156 (2%)
  7. 201626 (3%)
  8. 201714 (3%)
  9. 20188 (3%)
  10. 201914 (6%)
  11. 20201 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 3% of its 1,000 total complaints for that year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes. Campaign 20V278000 covers Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Grand Caravan vans whose fuel pump gasket may deteriorate and allow fuel to leak. It does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this fuel system issue is 59,250 miles.
Did the 2016 Grand Caravan fuel system issue cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these fuel system complaints for the 2016 model year.
Is 2016 the worst year for Grand Caravan fuel system complaints?
No. 2011 had the highest share at 26% (137 complaints), while 2016's 3% share is close to the lower end 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.