2016 Dodge Grand Caravan · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 32owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
396 of the 1,001 complaints on this car are about the engine. 32 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 32 reports
Misfire on other Grand Caravan years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ignition coils (7 reports) and the spark plugs (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.
All 6 recalls on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Grand Caravan
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Engine stall after refueling. Closed apr 6, 2015.
Loss of headlight illumination. Closed nov 29, 2012.
Loss of headlight illumination. Closed sep 13, 2011.
Headlight malfunction. Closed may 2, 2006.
Headlight malfunction. Closed jun 1, 2005.
Speaker fire in the rear of the vehicle. Closed nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V-531.
Air bag clockspring. Closed nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V-293.
Post collision fuel system. Closed aug 10, 2001.
Post-collision fuel system integrity. Closed jun 11, 1999.
Fuel leakeage from rollover valve. Closed dec 22, 1995, led to recall 95V-236.
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 65,965 and 99,570 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P076A ? SC Solenoid Circuit, Set.
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
What owners wrote
“Transmission. Available for inspection No it has not been reproduced or confirmed by anyone No it has not been inspected Check engine around 8 months ago”
Filed Mar 5, 2024
“Have had issues with the 6th cylinder since we bought it. Same issues as 2015 and down. 6th cylinder piston is crumbled. 800 motors back ordered with one company and dozens back ordered with others.”
Filed Jul 7, 2022
“Check engine light on. Cylinder 3 failure. Not spark plug or coil pack related. Defective head.”
Filed Jul 14, 2021
“Cylinder 3 failure. Loss of power during emergency maneuvering. Check engine light on. Not spark plug or coil pack related. Defective head.”
Filed Jul 9, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 32 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Sliding door won't open, close or latch 395 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 108 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 71 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 51 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 42 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 30 reports