2016 Dodge Caravan Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Dodge Caravan.

20152017
Complaints
42
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2016 Dodge Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:42,263 mi
#28 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:71,400 mi
#35 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:39,160 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Dodge Caravan.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,263
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,400
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,160
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2016 Dodge Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Dodge Caravan has 42 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 42,263 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 71,400 mi); Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 39,160 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,624 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Dodge Caravan include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Dodge Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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