general problems of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

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 fixed in a recall soon.

See attached documents: 1. ) NHTSA- questions answered 2. ) service 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan note: the Dodge dealership is not compliying with the mandated repairs. The diagnostic summary provided by [xxx] on December 17, 2025, significantly mischaracterizes my complaints and omits the relevant factory campaigns. It has been over 30 days and it is apparent that they have no intention of complying with the mandated repairs or providing me any paperwork for my repair. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While driving the engine light came on within 10 minutes the car started jumping in place and then within 5 minutes completely would not go in any direction forward reverse or neutral and just revved the torque locked up the transmission quit completely did not even give me time to pull over and access the issue was 7 min from home when completely quit.

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!!!.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the rpm was at zero. The contact mentioned that there was a high pitch whining sound. The vehicle coasted and failed to shift gears. Additionally, once the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle jerked forward and was able to operate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated continuously. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where the contact was informed to reverse the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact mentioned that the vehicle needed to be shifted into neutral and the mechanic pushed the vehicle back to check the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to exceed 25 mph a few hours later. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,099.

The hazardous roads symbol will light up on dash and then it will not allow me to use cruise control or shift the car out of park. I have to use the release button accessible from the hole in the dash to shift the car out of park when that hazardous road condition light is on. The hazardous road light will come on out of no where on a perfectly fine day and then mysteriously go off.

The vehicle was drive-able but would not go above 40mph when motion in on the highway or street. The vehicle hesitate and shift gears when trying to go above 40mph. I took the vehicle to certified Dodge dealer who said it was my transmission and it needs to be replaced. The vehicle is 2016 Dodge caravan.

The driving side sliding door has become stuck in the locked position. It is unable to be opened manually or with the remote or buttons. I was able to open the door with the remote to put my child in the car. When we arrived at our destination I was unable to open the door. This is a serious safety concern as if we were in an accident or an emergency situation I would not be able to get my infant out of the car quickly and safely.

I bought my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan in February of 2018 with 98000 miles on it. Here I am 1 year and 5 months later having to replace the transmission at 108000 miles. I was driving and without warning on a city street my rpms were going up to 6000 but my van wasn't accelerating. I almost got rear ended and luckily none of my children were with me, especially my 7 week old baby!! the transmission repair shop that I had it towed to said it wasn't due to the pump that was recalled, that apparently did not apply to my VIN, but the inside of my transmission was breaking apart internally. When they took the pan off the transmission there were pieces of metal laying in it. And after all this my check engine light never came on.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle starts to slow down while it was goin up a hill. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and placed the shifter into park and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted but a burning odor was coming from around the vehicle. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not take to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided with a case number 58391588. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Aw.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the brake pedal was depressed. However, when the light changed for the contact to accelerate, the rpm revved however the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was stuck. The vehicle them inadvertently accelerated up to 55 mph. As a result, the contact stated that he had to place the gear shifter in neutral and depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. No warning lights was illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over for safety. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact stated that the manufacturer informed him that a tow would be provided. The contact was also provided case number 34782747 but no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was towed to allen samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram at (254) 848-6200 located at 201 w loop 340, waco, TX 76712 where the vehicle currently awaited diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Lt.