2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
2015 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Minivans · RT generation

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

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.

Reliability

31/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$4,439

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$10,200

20 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$9,299

$8,183 – $10,415, estimate

Recalls

6

on record

Owner complaints

1,002

filed with NHTSA

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$1,699
Engine & cooling$1,379
Electrical system$620
Body, glass & interior$274
Driver-assist & stability$224
Steering$115

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Dodge Grand Caravan

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (97/100) and the 2016 worst (31/100).

YearReliability
202097/100
201959/100
201875/100
201762/100
201631/100
201569/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan a year to avoid?

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?

6 recalls on record with NHTSA.