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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has 45 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical
327
Powertrain
234
Other
184
Structure
174
Engine
45
Lights
42
Airbags
24
Seats
17
Steering
14
Latches & Locks
13
Speed Control
12
Suspension
9
Brakes
6
Seat Belts
5
Tires
3

45

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 11, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the conta...
Oct 7, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMToday, I was driving my van to work, and I stopped at a stop sign, went to go, and the van made a ho...
Jul 30, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the indepen...
Jul 17, 2025ENGINEHead gasket and head failure at 86000
Feb 5, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe oil filter housing for Jeep Dodge Chrysler 3.6 is originally made with plastic. Now its made wit...
Feb 19, 2024ENGINEWas told today the oil filter cooler has a small leak. Appears to be a prolific issue on Caravans th...
Jan 31, 2024ENGINECode P0302 - undiagnosed as of 2/14/24 mileage - 51833miles 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with Braun Mobi...
Jan 24, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe van has shut off without warning while driving
Jul 12, 2023ENGINEMy vehicle has the Pentastar engine tick indicative of a rocker arm issue. I’ve been having performa...
Jul 2, 2023ENGINEVehicle park on a flooded street on July 2 2023. Water lever getting to a certain level that decided...
Jun 5, 2023ENGINEOil leak from top of the engine, Vehicle has being well maintained barely has 61,000 miles, well tak...
Apr 29, 2023ENGINETicking in engine, engine seized
Apr 22, 2023ENGINEOn the freeway the vehicle started jerking, having delayed acceleration, making it unable to safely ...
Dec 11, 2022ENGINEComponent or system failed or malfunctioned: The engine It appears there is a common problem with t...
Mar 24, 2022ENGINEHave had issues with the 6th cylinder since we bought it. Same issues as 2015 and down. 6th cylind...
Feb 19, 2022ENGINEWhen driving, the vehicle will suddenly turn completely off, losing power steering and power brakes....
Jan 25, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that he discovered an oil leak in the engi...
Dec 1, 2021ENGINEMILEAGE 73,487 FAILURE OF LEFT CYLINDER BANK CAUSES ENGINE TO STUMBLE OR STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT...
Nov 29, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel pump stays on 24 hours a day even after the engine has been turned off. These are referred ...
Nov 17, 2021ENGINEMy 2016 having the same issue as many others and it seems to be a bad cylinder head. We have changed...

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