10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,159 miles

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problem #14

Nov 022019

Grand Caravan

  • miles
While driving through a intersection turning right the engine shutoff without warning. Along with the engine shutoff, power steering was lost and everything on the dashboard including the speedometer, rpms, radio. With the loss of acceleration and power steering it made it very difficult to maneuver to safety. Once stopped I was able to place the vehicle in park I turned the key to off and restarted the vehicle and it started back up normally. Absolutely no engine lights or warning were showing before or after this incident. I suspect that the issue is the tipm but can't be exactly sure.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #13

Sep 092019

Grand Caravan

  • 99,570 miles
This is a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T with mileage reading 99570. The engine is the 3.6L flex DOHC. The check engine light came on. Had it checked it coded for a misfire in number 2 cylinder. Paid for a full tune up. Light came back on next day took the van back to be checked again. They did another full tune up in case of a possible faulty part.check engine light remained on. The certified mechanic there said that it's a common in these engines and we may could check to see if there is a recall. After looking around on the internet seen where there has been thousands of complaints to Dodge and Chrysler dealerships all across the country for the same thing and it's about a $3000 fix

- Kings Mountain, NC, USA

problem #12

Apr 282019

Grand Caravan

  • 68,000 miles
Check engine light comes on, checked #2 cylinder missfire, had the coil changed, the fuel injector changed, light came back on. 73000 miles, Dodge recalled the 2016 Grand Caravan just not my VIN number, I called and they will not do the repair for free even though same model year has the same defect, #2 cylinder

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #11

Aug 282019

Grand Caravan

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door made an abnormal noise, wires were exposed, and the rear passenger door did not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coil and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 232019

Grand Caravan

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

- Sidney, ME, USA

problem #9

Feb 162019

Grand Caravan

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to ride roughly and the engine hesitated. While the contact was inspecting under the hood, a burning odor was present. It was discovered that a wire harness had melted. The vehicle was towed to steve white Dodge(3470 hwy 70 SE, newton, nc) where it was diagnosed that the wire harness, battery, and alternator were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a representative was sent to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Clearemont, NC, USA

problem #8

Dec 012018

Grand Caravan

  • 10,300 miles
I bought a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with 77,438 miles. The vehicle ran great till the end of November 2018. At which time we started having major issues. 1st the vehicle will self accelerate with to excessive speeds over 80 mph with no assistance. You have to hold the break to keep it under control. 2nd you can take the key out of the ignition, close the door and the car continue to run. 3rd when starting the van the transmission goes into limp mode not allowing you to shift the car to reverse or drive. To release the you have to hit the safety override switch place the van in gear and then you are only able to drive to the speed of 30 mph. We have taken this van to the shop that drive time warranty company directed us to which was pep boys. They were not able to do the work the vehicle needed but still charges us $50. Drive time said we would be reimburse for but never happened. Then drive time directed us to take the car to meineke the diagnosed the vehicle we paid the deductible $100. Drove the van home 1 week later it was back at meineke to be repaired again. Meineke advised that the part that was under warranty cause sever damage to other components of the van. Drive time authorized the work. We went to pick up the van as it was completed meineke advised us it would be $2700 for the repairs as drive time was not paying for it. We contacted drive time on this they advised us to pick the van up and not to pay meineke anything. So we went round and round with drive time and meineke finally getting our van back. Now 10 days later it is doing the same thing. I have 4 children and a wife that is in this vehicle that is unsafe and is an accident waiting to happen.

- Bethel, OH, USA

problem #7

Oct 042017

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Bought the car used with 35,982 miles. A year after I purchased the van my check engine light came on. Changed the oil and spark plugs. The light stayed on and continued to run rough. We contacted Dodge multiple times to be told my car wasn't under warranty. We took my car to be put on the computer and found a few small issues. I bought a few parts from Dodge and again talked to them about the warranty. Was told it stopped at 30,000 miles. Took my car back to the mechanic and was told I have low compression in cylinder two. I called Dodge to find out how much they would charge me to fix it. To find out my car was under warranty and I had just went over the mileage of 60,000. So I was lied to and my car is still messed up. I have read over and over about the motors having issues and nothing is being done!!!!

- Nesbit, MS, USA

problem #6

Nov 102018

Grand Caravan

  • 100,100 miles
The engine won't shut down after being driven. When the vehicle has been parked, and put into park, then turn the key off, the vehicle is still running. It'll run for several minutes, then cut off. I've tried to put the key back in and turn it on and then off, van still runs. I've unhooked the battery to see if it would reset itself. The problem still exists

- Bethel, OH, USA

problem #5

Nov 102018

Grand Caravan

  • 100,100 miles
The vehicle is 2 years old I have owned for 7 months. I start the car it will not go into gear. I shut the car off the motor keeps running. Then it will go in gear and move by itself.

- Bethel, OH, USA

problem #4

Apr 172018

Grand Caravan

  • 48,602 miles
Sometimes, the engine won't shut down after being driven. When the vehicle has been parked, and put into park, then turn the key off, the vehicle is still running. It'll run for several minutes, then cut off. I've tried to put the key back in and turn it on and then off, van still runs. I've unhooked the battery to see if it would reset itself. The problem still exists.

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

problem #3

Jan 012018

Grand Caravan

  • 37,000 miles
Engine shuts off without warning when driving and/or stopped at light.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 122016

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. In addition, the instrument cluster shorted out and all the gauges and warning indicators randomly flickered. Lastly, the vehicle randomly stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transaxle oil pump needed to be replaced and that they would further diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Staten Islan, NY, USA

problem #1

Jul 282016

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V461000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Allentown, WI, USA