2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Common Problems
Ranked from 593 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine misfire and power loss
297complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine misfires and experiences power loss, particularly on highways, leading to reduced performance and potential accidents.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Sliding Door Actuator Failure
214complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe sliding door actuator fails to function properly, causing the door to become stuck in the locked or unlocked position.
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Driver's side sliding door actuator failure
91complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe driver's side sliding door actuator fails to unlock or open, posing a safety hazard.
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Driver Side Sliding Door Lock Malfunction
58complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe driver side sliding door lock mechanism is stuck in the locked position, preventing the door from opening.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Pump Failure
16complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission pump failed, causing the torque converter to fail and potentially leading to a loss of power and an unsafe driving condition.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V461000
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Door Lock Mechanism Failure
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe door lock mechanism fails to operate correctly, preventing the doors from locking or unlocking properly.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Sliding Door Malfunction
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalDriver and passenger side sliding doors fail to open or lock properly, posing a safety risk during emergencies.
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Engine Cylinder Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe sixth cylinder fails, leading to engine performance issues and potential engine damage.
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Door Locking Actuator Buzzing
5complaintsLow severityElectricalThe door locking actuators produce loud buzzing noises when locking or unlocking, which can be distracting while driving.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences failures such as whining sounds, stalling, and loss of power, requiring frequent repairs.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V461000
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Random Vehicle Shutdown
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle randomly shuts down while driving, often requiring multiple attempts to restart, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Vehicle rolling away while parked
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly rolls back while parked, posing a safety risk.
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Airbag Deployment Failure
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe side curtain airbags deploy but the driver and passenger airbags fail to deploy during a collision.
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Headrest Deployment Issues
2complaintsHigh severityOtherHeadrests unexpectedly deploy without an accident, posing a safety risk to passengers.
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Seat/Mirror Control Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe seat and mirror controls stop working intermittently, causing inconvenience and potential distraction while driving.
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Unreliable TIPM (Transmission Interface Power Module)
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe TIPM frequently fails, causing the transmission to malfunction and requiring replacement.
$500–$1,600est. power-distribution / bcm module replacement · 1.5–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.