2016 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- Not enough data 22nd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 22nd out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 33,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Dodge Caravan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Dodge Caravan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Locks fail to disengage and door cannot be opened manually or electronically. My child had to climb out through the driver's side door in order to exit the van. This poses a danger during an emergency. Please advise dodge to recall lock actuators on caravan models. I researched and this seems to be…
The driver side sliding donor's lock was stuck. The door wouldn't often with the key fob or manually unlocking. I pressed the fob several times trying to unlock the door. I tried manually unlocking the door again and it finally unlocked. My two and three year were in the car and i couldn't get them…
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2015 Caravan · 2017 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Dodge Caravan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.