10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,769 miles

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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

problem #34

Jan 102021

Grand Caravan

  • 45 miles
I was going back to home at 8:45 pm when I turn a road and press the gas to keep going the vehicle never move forward and did stop couple seconds later and never moved again the vehicle start and everything does work but won't move forward or back

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #33

Dec 192020

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Our 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan stalls while driving. There is no indication when it will happen. When it does happen, the dash indicators light up briefly and the engine loses all power. This has happened numerous times while driving in traffic on the road. I have seen hundreds of similar complaints online for this vehicle. We are able to restart the vehicle after coming to a complete stop, but the check engine light is not on and there are no engine codes when we restart. Many of the complaints I have read state that the mechanics can't figure out what is wrong because there is no code and can't immediately recreate the issue. We have had the same experience. Yet it continues to happen. Over and over. My vehicle is in the 5th generation of this model (2008 - 2020). According to wikipedia, well over 1 million have been sold in the us alone. If hundreds (maybe thousands) of people have complained on the internet about the same exact problem with the same exact vehicle, then you know there are multiples more who have experienced this issue. Losing power while driving is a massive safety issue, not just for the vehicle that loses power, but for all vehicles around it. I am dating this as of 12/19/2020 because it happened to me again last night, but please note that it has happened repeatedly over the past few years. This issue should prompt a recall so that nobody is killed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #32

Nov 222020

Grand Caravan

  • 66,700 miles
When exiting the freeway, the power gave out and the steering wheel locked up. However, the car did not shut down it was still running but was unable to steer. The engine light is on, had it checked out and there's issues with the heads. There has been extendes warranties for this issue but VIN is not included.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

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