2016 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V278000May 15, 2020122 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

What owners say

1. Filed Dec 6, 2025CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My 2016 dodge grand caravan has all of a sudden lost power on half the fuse box making it so the key (fob) says iuyts A bad key a total of 3 times so far as well as this time will not turn over at all, also the last time I went to put fuel in it half the gas was on the ground due to a faulty gas line on the fuel neck. It also has a fluctuateing rpm at stop lights. And might turn off and be hard to restart in the middle of an intersection.I would hope to have these things…

   NHTSA complaint #11703393 · source
2. Filed Oct 7, 2025LAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Today, I was driving my van to work, and I stopped at a stop sign, went to go, and the van made a horrible clunk noise and wouldn't drive. I shifted through the gears, and each one made the van shake hard. I purchased this van 2 weeks ago from a used car lot. Earlier today, the check engine light came on, which I planned on going check it when I got off work. I had a mobile diagnostic worker come check it out, and he told me it was my transmission. I contacted the lot where…

   NHTSA complaint #11691921 · source
3. Filed Jun 7, 2025MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My wife was stopped at a drive through window in DRIVE when the engine stalled. It wouldn’t crank over and needed to be pushed out of the way and towed. The TIPM failed and needed to be replaced. The repair was done at a Chrysler dealer and they took the faulty part after repair. Safety was at risk because if this had happened in the middle of the road it could have caused an accident. My wife was lucky it happened at the drive through. Vehicle not inspected by police or…

   NHTSA complaint #11665496 · source
4. Filed Feb 6, 2025OKEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The oil filter housing for Jeep Dodge Chrysler 3.6 is originally made with plastic. Now its made with metal. My van is leaking oil. I went to get an oil change and was told from the shop that I had a oil leak. Oil is all over the engine. They were telling me that they see this so often, and that it should be recalled. Jeep has the exact same issue and has a recall. I can actually smell it inside the car. This is the second time I was told this. The leak is getting worst.…

   NHTSA complaint #11641021 · source
5. Filed May 13, 2024MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving my van which I have had nothing but trouble with this dodge caravan, go to turn at the intersection and it just shuts off started right back up but starting to turn and it just shut off. Happened twice now, had the battery checked and every thing else seemed good just didn’t know why this happened but it almost got us hot the first time. There are a lot of dodge vans that aren’t included in the S44 recall and our VIN numbers don’t pop up. I mean the air bags…

   NHTSA complaint #11588457 · source
6. Filed Oct 24, 2023MDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   evap purge valve replaced still having issues. Also, today out of no where my vehicle started to slip when it was shifting gears, the engine is making a weird sound and slow when trying to give gas.

   NHTSA complaint #11551665 · source
7. Filed Jun 1, 2023CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My vehicle began shutting completely off while in drive and approaching a stop. This has endangered myself as well as my family due to the current condition and unpredictability of the engine turning off while approaching a stop light or stop sign. The vehicle has been inspected by a dodge service location and the check engine light does come on. Also included is a mopar warranty bulletin addressing the same issue with the same engine but on previous years (2011-2013) of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11524766 · source
8. Filed Feb 6, 2023CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSeats & Seat Belts

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11505863 · source
9. Filed Jan 31, 2023OKBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The sliding door actuator lock gets stuck in the locked position. Making it unsafe for me and my kids to get out in an emergency. Same with the back trunk. It was stuck for months then just started working again.

   NHTSA complaint #11504780 · source
10. Filed Dec 23, 2022WIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    At various speeds from 35mph to 70mph, van will accelerate without manual input to the accelerator pedal. To stop the acceleration, the pedal must be "smashed" several times before the throttle responds. It is as if the cruise control acceleration spontaniously activates even though cruise control is not ON or being used. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!

    NHTSA complaint #11498656 · source
11. Filed Nov 30, 2022ARElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11495413 · source
12. Filed Jul 28, 2022MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

    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

    NHTSA complaint #11476277 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology