10.0

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

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problem #54

Mar 012022

Grand Caravan

  • 126,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the oil warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed the vehicle was using an excessive amount of engine oil. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.

- Derby, VT, USA

problem #53

Nov 212022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
All engine and interior is muddy, i brought it once for windows not working and motor got replace, transmission was replace now gasoline leaking and ac is not working, electric ports dont work

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #52

Nov 142022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The vehicle will randomly die and most of the time, it will start back up. It will die when it is stopped and idling, and it has died when I am driving it at all speeds. It dies on the interstate driving 75 mph, on the highway going 55 mph, on a street going 35 mph, and in a subdivision going 15 mph. It has been taken to a certified mechanic who could reproduce the problem but could not diagnose the cause. I took it to the dealership where they said they were not able to reproduce the issue or find any diagnostic error codes. Yet, the dealership was able to find a software upgrade and a "leaky pan" from the transmission that cost me over $550. When I left the dealership, the vehicle died about 2 miles in the middle of a large and very busy street. I tried to restart the vehicle, but it wouldn't start the first 11 tries. After a few minutes, on the 12th try, it did start up and I was able to drive it home. The next morning the vehicle started 4 times but died all 4 times. The first 2 times it died both times after idling for 2 minutes. The 3rd and 4th time it started up and then died within 10 seconds. I had the vehicle towed back to the dealership. The dealership still has it and cannot find out for sure what the actual issue is. They want to try a $3,000 repair, but they are not sure it will actually fix the issue. After searching the web it is not hard to find that so many people have had this same issue. What I would like to know is why so many of these vehicles are allowed on the road without there being a recall to fix this issue? Vehicles on the road that can easily die with no warning, that is terrifying. Especially a family vehicle. So many families with children of all ages put in danger by defective parts that cause a vehicle to die with no warning and then no error codes when the vehicle is diagnosed, even at a dealership. I could think of nothing more dangerous for a vehicle or a family traveling in this vehicle than this.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #51

Aug 182022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
56k miles and transmission needed to be replaced on my 2016 Dodge Caravan. Immediately following my airbag light went on as well as my engine light. There was a recall on certain transmissions built. They need to look into it further.

- Leominster, MA, USA

problem #50

Jul 282022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Problem trans, copliar, overhearting and tires but my dodge still sit at shop waiting but still owe Vehical and try bank and dealership frustrated and need drive school, college, etc shop said different water pump, motor, trans, but fixed themiost and not work and worse now so can-€™t drive and still owe I am not happy and please email me And can-€™t speak voice phone thanks

- Vassar , MI, USA

problem #49

Mar 242022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Have had issues with the 6th cylinder since we bought it. Same issues as 2015 and down. 6th cylinder piston is crumbled. 800 motors back ordered with one company and dozens back ordered with others.

- Coos Bay, OR, USA

problem #48

Feb 192022

Grand Caravan

  • miles
When driving, the vehicle will suddenly turn completely off, losing power steering and power brakes. The panel indicator lights then all come on. It has happened twice in the past two months. The car will start normally after shifting to park.

- Vadnais Heights, MN, USA

problem #47

Nov 292021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The fuel pump stays on 24 hours a day even after the engine has been turned off. These are referred to online as TIPM Fuel Pump. The Dodge dealer wants to replace the entire box of fuses at a cost of 1000-1500. It is a known problem affecting thousands of users. So much of a known problem that there is a website that is selling electronic modules that kill the fuel pump when the key is off. VerticleVisions.com is a website selling a hack to solve the Dodge issue. Apparently there had been a recall of other models and years but not my make or model. Quoting a Youtuber "As you may know, there has been a recall on certain models of Jeep and Dodge vehicles due to fuel pump relay failures. Other vehicles in the Chrysler and Jeep umbrella may utilize the exact TIPM containing the failing embedded relay as the vehicles listed in the recall, they are NOT listed in the VIN specific recall. To exacerbate the issue, the replacement part manufactured by Mopar is explicitly reserved for only the VINs for the vehicle models and years listed in the recall, so try as you might to order one online or have it serviced at the dealer, Mopar will not send one without a matching VIN. Further worsening the situation, the newest version of the bypass kit is on back order for months, leaving nearly everyone that actually HAS a VIN listed in the recall in as terrible a situation as the rest of us. Aside from a brand new TIPM for nearly $1,200 or a junkyard or eBay score for a used one, if your vehicle intermittently cranks but does not start or starts but immediately dies, and is noticeably worse in cold weather and mornings, here is the best solution to bypass the relay altogether and get yourself on the road or off the side of it. Relays are important and without one, you could damage your fuel pump. Please consider this as you look to the future." This is a safety hazard and should be recalled by the manufacturer. Other vehicles with the same issue have been recalled.

- Leawood, KS, USA

problem #46

Nov 172021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
My 2016 having the same issue as many others and it seems to be a bad cylinder head. We have changed the coil and plug, but that didnt help. Apparently the #2 cylinder head is prone to this problem. Chrysler tells me that it is my problem, and they will not help with the $2700 repair (68,000 miles). I am searching to speak with someone further up the chain of command at Chrysler. Hopefully this helps.......cylinder #2 misfire on my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan; problems in the valve seats/ cylinder head; I HAD THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED AND STILL IDLED ROUGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND FOUND DEFECTIVE VALVE GUIDE IN CYLINDER. HE STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE HE SAID COMPRESSION ISSUE! How is there no recall on this issue? What needs to happen for Chrysler to address this major issue

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #45

Nov 152021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
My car qualifies for a recall for the Dodge Grand Caravan transmission pump. The dates of affected caravans were from July 31 2015 to April 18th 2016. My caravan was built in February 2016 the recall code from the dealer is S44 and the NHTS a recall code is 16V461000. I have tried working with the dealership because due to this issue it blew my transmission. I have been complaining about the issue of the car is weird tendencies when switching in and out of gear for several years now and they are refusing to do anything. I am simply asking for them to replace the defective part and my transmission because this is clearly during the timeframe of the recall. My van is not pulling up in the recalls. However it is the exact same issue as the actual recall itself that I am having. And it is the reason my transmission has gone out.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #44

Nov 152021

Grand Caravan

  • 97,099 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the RPM was at zero. The contact mentioned that there was a high pitch whining sound. The vehicle coasted and failed to shift gears. Additionally, once the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle jerked forward and was able to operate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated continuously. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where the contact was informed to reverse the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact mentioned that the vehicle needed to be shifted into neutral and the mechanic pushed the vehicle back to check the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH a few hours later. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,099.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #43

Sep 242021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
While pulling into a parking lot, the engine suddenly died with no indicator lights or warning of any kind. Steering locked up and brakes were not functional. Coasted to a stop in a stall and put the vehicle in park. Restarted it without incident but I'm afraid it will happen in much more dangerous conditions

- Spanish Fork, UT, USA

problem #42

Sep 132021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
when driving the car stalls. when turn on the air the car shakes. when stop the car acts it changing gears.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #41

Jun 052021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
V1 was parked for at least 12 hours and vehicle engine compartment fire.

- North Bergen , NJ, USA

problem #40

Jul 142021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Check engine light on. Cylinder 3 failure. Not spark plug or coil pack related. Defective head.

- Dewitt, IA, USA

problem #39

Jul 092021

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Cylinder 3 failure. Loss of power during emergency maneuvering. Check engine light on. Not spark plug or coil pack related. Defective head.

- Kansasville, WI, USA

problem #38

Feb 012021

Grand Caravan

  • 120,000 miles
I've had nothing but problems with my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan I had to replace the left side lifter for pentastar tick. Both driver side and passenger side doors don't always open manually or with remote and neither one locks anymore. Just had to have the transmission rebuilt, was driving van it suddenly stopped would not accelerate, luckily got off of the main road then had to be towed to garage. This van has cost me so much money out of pocket.

- Conowingo, MD, USA

problem #37

Mar 202021

Grand Caravan

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while his fianc was driving at approximately 10 mph and stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled but restarted. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact called northside Chrysler Jeep Dodge, llc (812 northside dr, summersville, wv 26651, (304)712-2063) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Nebo, WV, USA

problem #36

Mar 142021

Grand Caravan

  • 101,316 miles
RPM started bouncing between 5-7K then I couldn't accelerate on freeway and kept losing speed. Had to accelerate hard to get to the side of freeway

- Issaquah, WA, USA

problem #35

Feb 252021

Grand Caravan

  • 110,000 miles
Left cylinder head failure. "pentastar tick" cylinder 2 missfire, random missfire. Loss of power in motion. No overheating. Just faulty mechanincal failure. This is covered up until 2014. Same engine. Same problems!

- Loveland, CO, USA

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