2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 31 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,152 to own, including $4,439 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Dodge Grand Caravan.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
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 Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not
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.
EquipmentDec 21, 2017 · campaign 17V824000
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, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive fo
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionJun 24, 2016 · campaign 16V461000
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, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
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.
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 31 out of 100, below average for minivans; the 2015, 2018 and 2020 scored better.
Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
It scores 31 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 1,002 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,439 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan cost to own?
About $17,152 over 5 years: $2,513 in lost value, $4,439 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $9,299 today.
What are the best years of the Dodge Grand Caravan?
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (97/100) and the 2016 worst (31/100).
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have?