Two problems related to transmission solenoid have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2016 Grand Caravan.
I was driving our automatic 2016 Dodge caravan when it suddenly lost power and wouldn't accelerate. It felt like I was about to run out of gas. The mechanic has spent the last 3 weeks doing extensive (and expensive) testing to find out what is wrong. He said that it is going into 'limp mode' and is stuck in second gear. It is undrivable and unsafe in the current condition. The mechanic said it is a 'shift solenoid' issue and that we need a brand new transmission, which will cost $4000. We bought the vehicle brand new and have only put 73,000 miles on it. Seems early to need a new transmission so I am wondering if some of the power train components used by the manufacturer were faulty.
Error code p076a -- drive solenoid circuit short or open wire. Transmission stuck in first gear, gear shift indicator on dash (digit) not lit , as an indicator of the failure also. Check engine light on drive to garage was normal freeway traffic. I recall a little roughness in the shifting/engaging as I backed into the spot to park when I arrived. When I pulled out of the space (forward) the transmission was locked in first gear. Drove home at 15 mph about 7 miles distance. I am the original owner, purchased from the dealership. Contact information has never changed, I get lots of mail from the dealership, but have never been contacted for any recalls ( there have been 7) I have never received any notification (for instance -- recall s37 from June 2016 has never been mentioned and is still not remedied). The vehicle has been to the dealership for service multiple times since s37 was issued.