general problems of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - part 2

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle briefly lost motive power before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission hydraulic pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact's wife noticed white smoke coming from under the hood with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to a safe location and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle restarted; however, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed hydraulic pump. The contact was informed that the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 50 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and failed to respond. The contact stated that she continued to depress the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerated significantly. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that she was able to continue driving; however, the failure recurred several times on the way to her residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while attempting to drive (d) or reverse (r) from a complete stop. The contact stated that the vehicle had been towed several times to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contact's residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure, but had not returned the contact's calls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the vehicle while depressing accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the issue might be related to the transmission pump. The mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Transmission failed at 85000 miles for a 2016 model Dodge Grand Caravan. Vehicle taken to dealer for inspection and repaired. Vehicle will stalled then suddenly stopped when driving putting myself and family at risk of injury or death. There were no warning light or indicator prior to this issue. There are numerous reports on these type of vehicles failure.

This is the second report I have put in. I have found some information since the first report I have a problem with my transmission on my Grand Caravan. There is a recall for vehicles built between 7/31/15 and 4/18/2016 and is the r/t trim package. I found out that all the Grand Caravans have the same engine and transmission in them. I would like to know why the they only say the r/t model when my vehicle falls within the specified dates. Did they pick the r/t model because they sold the least amount of those vehicle in the dates listed? I am not the first person that has had the same issue as me. Can someone explain this to me?.

Transmission fluid pressure pump/sensor failure just like all the other Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles of this year !.

I have the transmission pump fail and cause the torque converter to fail. With transmission failed may have caused an accident. I had a mechanic look at issue and found out the problem with the transmission and cost of repair. Has not been inspected at this time. I did not have any prior notice with lights or check engine light on in the car before issue with the transmission. Dodge has a recall s44 which lists the r/t Grand Caravan as this problem will occur. It has to fall in the date of manufacture between Jul 3, 2015 and April 18, 2016. I do not have the r/t model but car was manufactured within the dates listed above. Maybe this recall needs to be expanded to other models built in the same range of dates.

Van started fine and as I was driving the engine started revering hard and felt like it was having a hard time sifting lucky I was near my mechanic and they did that plug in and test it because the engine light came on right when I pulled in and said the transmission is gone they where able to find a rebuilt engine for my van and replaced old with a compatible engine now when this happened I had 60,000 miles. He did tell me that unfortunately they have seen this issue alot with the Dodge caravan transmission just cuts out like this with no warning at all and I googled this issue and it seems to happened to alot of other van owners. There is another issue going on that every time I get in my van before putting the key in the ignition there's a humming sound and when I park and pull out my key after car is off it makes a humming noise I have no clue what is going on but when I google this issue it seems to be a escalator I don't know why there's not a recall on what is causing this to go on but it seems to be a Dodge grand van issue.

I noticed the transmission was hard going from reverse to drive. While driving with my daughter down the boulevard today the van transmission started whining and struggling. The car slowed down. Thank goodness I wasn't on the freeway. I got it home. While researching transmission problems with the Grand Caravan is read there is a recall on the transmission pump of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravans. My VIN is not included? how can this be? it is dangerous. All vans should be included if they have this problem. My minivan only has 70,000 miles on it. This year minivan has some major safety issues. I just had the minivan sliding door lock actuator replaced. Which they replaced because of a service bulletin on it.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? when the vehicle was shutoff and put in park, the vehicle rolled. The parking pawl did not properly engage due to debris being in the way. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? this time the movement of the vehicle was detected before any harm transpired. So the parking break was engaged to prevent movement. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, independent service center removed debris that prevented the parking pawl from engaging. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? failure happened without any warning or prior transmission problems. This is a family vehicle and I am deeply concerned that this vehicle may roll in park causing injury to children.

The transmission disengaged at highway speed causing no power to be transmitted to the wheels. It rolled to a stop in a traveling lane causing an unsafe condition. There was no warning that this was about to happen. I have found that other vehicles of the same year, make, model, and build date range have been recalled for this same problem but mine failed without warning and was not covered by this recall. My vehicle only has 79,600 miles. Executive Dodge of wallingford, CT has confirmed the problem. The transmission pump and torque converter failed.

Transmission differential began failing while driving. Van started clicking without warning or real cause. Moving to shop that specifically deals with transmissions. Had to have towed to avoid causing crash/more damage.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to decrease in speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact then stated that the rpm’s increased and the engine revved. The contact then stated that his wife veered the vehicle off the road and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but no diagnoses was performed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train) and advised to call the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 87,393.

Leaking oil from the motor oil housing filter. No warning signs. I noticed oil leaks under my van and took it to a mechanic and due to so much oil the initial thought was my transmission gasket was bad. I had my transmission serviced and that's when they found out it was the motor oil housing. Since this incident I have had to replace my window regulators and the radiator. So far my van has been in the shop 4 times this year. Parts are breaking down prematurely.

Vehicle started making whining sound on acceleration. Took in to dealer and they diagnosed the transmission pump had failed. Recommended transmission replacement due to damage from failed pump. Pump was recalled in campaign 16v461000 but my VIN is not included.

Car transmission default.

Transmission started whining and lost power getting stuck in a high rev. Car had no power to wheels and then engaged while still at high rev almost causing accident. Chrysler has recall s44 for this issue but claims does not apply to my van. Damaged transmission pump.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled with the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was inoperable, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated he was able to safely move the vehicle out of the road and onto the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, and the vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact stated that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after researching, he discovered that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16v46100 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 145,492.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle was making an abnormal whining sound underneath the floorboard. The contact stated that the rpm’s increased and the front tires locked up. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle skidded across the road into oncoming traffic. The vehicle came to a stop on the left side of the roadway. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the transmission pump had failed, which caused the transmission to seize. The mechanic related the transmission pump failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 mph and slowing for a traffic signal the vehicle down shifted with a heavy "clunking" sound. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator the rpms would go up, plus he heard a "whirring" sound before the vehicle would begin forward movement. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and codes p083b, p0868, p084b and p0944 were found. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The contact stated that the failure was reoccurring. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

My transmission was damaged by a pothole and replaced with item r890720ag in September 2018. I was driving with my family and my transmission failed with code po944 among other transmission failure codes; on Monday January 16, 2023. While driving on the freeway I heard a weird grinding noise. The vehicle suddenly without warning slowed down. No matter how much I pressed the gas it did nothing. I tried to pull over to avoid traffic. The vehicle kept at a slow pace. Finally as I approach the edge of the road it stopped. I had to then push it to safety and call for a tow. The code p0944 is the same code that is with the recall s44. I understand that my vehicle is not part of the recall s44 but it has the same issues. Since my current part is discontinued, did it cause the same issue since its now remanufactured with item number r890720ai? I am vey concerned that this could've been a dangerous situation. We almost died that day because the transmission went out with no warning. I went to the dealer and they are not helping with the situation. Why would a new transmission from September 2018 seize in January 2023. It just made 4 years old. I need help to understand what happened and how can this be solved. Please help make sure no one else gets hurt by this issue.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while diving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where unknown repairs were made at the consumer's expense; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where the driveshaft was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, approximately 3 months later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to another local independent mechanic for a second opinion where the transmission, control arms, and driveshaft were replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made abnormal whining sounds. Additionally, the contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle jerked and revved significantly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving and coming to a complete stop. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Transmission not shifting properly.

Transmission module failure was replaced twice, after a few months the transmission failed again and broke without any issues or warming on the dash information, I had to replaced at a very high cost, I toke good care of my car all the time, this was not suppose to happened unless daimler Chrysler use defective part on cars. The have to be a recall on this and I should be compensated in some way.

I own two Dodge caravans avp package. At approximately 30k miles the transmissions on both vehicles failed. As per warranty Dodge replaced the transmissions with a remanufactured one for both vehicles. I was told yesterday that I was spilling/leaking some kind of oil. Today I brought it back to the shop and was told it was transmission oil. How do I protect myself from a faulty transmission if they are not even lasting 30k miles?.

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 Grand Caravan and multiple models. I am experiencing the same conditions on a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.

The car was running fine and with no warning (or warning lights) it was going up a hill and stopped driving. It would not drive and started reversing and rolling backwards. Car had to have the emergency brake put on and luckily came to a stop.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as the rpms would surge and the vehicle would fail to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that her check the contact called two dealers and was informed by both engine had only appeared once on the instrument panel. Dealers that her vehicle was not apart of NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000(power train). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information as the dealer. The transmission was replaced by an independent mechanic. Despite the transmission replacement, the contact had taken the vehicle back to the independent mechanic three times as the failure persisted and transmission fluid began to leak from the transmission. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, she heard an abnormal coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Vehicle lost power while driving. Wasn’t responding to gas pedal. Moved to a parking lot. Ultimately had to tow to a repair shop. First I thought maybe a belt but it came down to transmission issue. Mechanic diagnosed that transmission pump failed. Cost to replace the pump is more than $3100. There is a recall for same issue for same model year but I was told by the oem that my vehicle is not included in the recall. I saw hundred of similar stories online for this issue but surprised that recall was issue for only few vehicles while the issue might be much bigger! I am the first owner and have completed all the required maintenance on time. Disappointed with vehicle oem for refusing goodwill warranty!.

Transmission went out and vehicle did not have 99,000 miles on it. Mechanics said Dodge caravans are famous for faulty transmissions. Cost over $4,000 yo repair a 2016 vehicle.

My elderly mother drove into her bank atm and put van in park. After finishing transaction, she proceeded to put van in drive mode. It would not go forward. She then had to put it into reverse mode (which did work) and drive backwards, she ended up in the street with her hazard lights on. A police officer noticed she was in a predicament and instructed my mom to drive in reverse into the bank parking lot. If the officer would not have been there; it’s possible she would have been in a wreck with another vehicle or building/structure. She van was towed by tow truck to her house. We are currently trying to get the van to the dealer to find out what happened. I have seen that her current model year for her van, have been recalls due to similar situations.