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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are transmission problems on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

221 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 22% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 70,000–108,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

221 complaints 22% of all 2016 complaints 88,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Fluid / lubricant 1
Automatic transmission 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (134 of 221). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.

Transmission complaints by Grand Caravan year

2008 Grand Caravan 68
2009 Grand Caravan 20
2010 Grand Caravan 40
2011 Grand Caravan 43
2012 Grand Caravan 48
2013 Grand Caravan 36
2014 Grand Caravan 19
2015 Grand Caravan 77
2016 Grand Caravan 221
2017 Grand Caravan 37
2018 Grand Caravan 23
2019 Grand Caravan 49

Related recalls

Automatic transmission

The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge.

Recall 16V461000 · Jun 2016
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Other 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Common questions

What are common 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems?

Complaints most often name the fluid / lubricant and automatic transmission.

At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 70,000–108,000 miles. The middle value is about 88,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems?

Yes: 16V461000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Grand Caravan year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2016 Grand Caravan, with 221 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.