2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Caravan, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 999 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Caravan | Gas | FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 |
| Grand Caravan | Gas | FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36413, 36489.
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Recalls (6)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseFuel System, Gasoline
Equipment
T82Power Train
S44Seats
S37Latches/Locks/Linkages
R53NHTSA defect investigations
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock — Sliding Doors Inoperative closed
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 switches. Many of the complaints described having to remove passengers seated in the rear of vehicles through the front doors, the second sliding door (if it was operational), the window, or the car?s rear hatch. The complainants have expressed concerns that if the sliding door(s) cannot be opened in the event of an emergency or crash, it could trap passengers or delay their egress.O
Opened Jul 9, 2021 · closed Jul 22, 2022 · action PE21016
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed
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 ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database14 involved a crash · 7 a fire · 13 injuries · 0 deaths reported
Filed per year: 2016: 13 · 2017: 17 · 2018: 40 · 2019: 245 · 2020: 236 · 2021: 167 · 2022: 90 · 2023: 79 · 2024: 49 · 2025: 45 · 2026: 18
Most-cited components
What owners describe
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Other Grand Caravan model years
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.