2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 90,021 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,220 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 25V876000 2025-12-17 86 affected
Defect

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to…

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V278000 2020-05-15 122 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

EQUIPMENT 17V824000 2017-12-21 61,791 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged,…

Consequence

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

POWER TRAIN 16V461000 2016-06-24 26,298 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15,…

Consequence

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

SEATS 16V300000 2016-05-16 99 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

Consequence

If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15V595000 2015-09-24 1,625 affected
Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

Consequence

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
303
3fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
231
2crashes1fires
POWER TRAIN
208
1crashes1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
195
3crashes1injuries
ENGINE
78
1crashes2fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
25
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
24
AIR BAGS
21
5crashes5injuries
SEATS
20
2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints1,220

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“It was dark, wife and I were driving, suddenly the begin dash began to go blank, more like a flicker. As I kept driving the flickering began to be more often and more pronounce. At some point we were worried that we won’t be able make it home. Almost approaching home the all the gauges went off…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-28

“The driver's window was left unrolled last night and it rained. When I got in the car, the electrical window control for the driver's window wouldn't roll up. But the others appeared to work normally. This was annoying, but it didn't stop my from driving to work. About half an hour into my drive,…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-26

“The contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle experienced hard shifting while changing gears with no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced high engine revving and increased rpms unexpectedly with…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-05-21

“See attached document for complaint.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-05-06

“1) at d/s stow and go seat malfunctioned and was repaired by carmax service center jan 2023 - 2) around 97,000 so - engine started ticking on or about jul/sep 2023, enstate lloyds automotive in spokane valley replaced out engine due to manufacture defect in oct 2023. 3) at 103,672mi - p/s stow and…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-03-24

“1) at d/s stow and go seat malfunctioned and was repaired by carmax service center jan 2023 - 2) around 97,000 so - engine started ticking on or about jul/sep 2023, enstate lloyds automotive in spokane valley replaced out engine due to manufacture defect in oct 2023. 3) at 103,672mi - p/s stow and…”

SEATS · reported 2026-03-24

“1) at d/s stow and go seat malfunctioned and was repaired by carmax service center jan 2023 - 2) around 97,000 so - engine started ticking on or about jul/sep 2023, enstate lloyds automotive in spokane valley replaced out engine due to manufacture defect in oct 2023. 3) at 103,672mi - p/s stow and…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-03-24

“The driverside manually operated sliding door will not open. If person's riding in the rear or middle seats they would only have on egress door in an emergency situation. This vehicle has not been involved in any type of wreck and there were/are no warning lights. This happened about 1 week ago…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-03-11

Defect investigations

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Investigation PE21016 Opened 2021-07-09 · closed 2022-07-22

Sliding Doors Inoperative

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-016 on July 7, 2021, to investigate 364 complaints alleging that one or both sliding doors on 2016 Model Year (MY) Grand Caravan or Town and Country vehicles could not be opened. The door(s) could not be opened using the mechanical handle or electronic remote…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.