MYRModel Year Report

2016 Dodge Caravan

▲ Better than typical
2016 Dodge Caravan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:10:33.820Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 69 complaints 1988: 103 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1989 1990: 278 complaints 1991: 617 complaints 1992: 913 complaints 1993: 949 complaints 1994: 644 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints 2020
2016: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198769
1988103
1989191
1990278
1991617
1992913
1993949
1994644
1995489
19961403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200464
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP FAILED, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF SLIPPAGE, THEN BECAME INOPERABLE AFTER BEING PARKED. THIS IS MY FOURTH DODGE CARAVAN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171228

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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2016 DODGE CARAVAN ONLY 14000, MILE. DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170422

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP FAILED, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF SLIPPAGE, THEN BECAME INOPERABLE AFTER BEING PARKED. THIS IS MY FOURTH DODGE CARAVAN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171228

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 1985 ▲ 1986

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1993 ■ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Dodge Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Dodge Caravan is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Caravan?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Caravan have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.