2016 Dodge Grand Caravan · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 71owner reports
- 74,900median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report May 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
588 of the 1,001 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 71 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 71 reports
Stalling 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: 2015, 2018, 2019.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the transmission and drivetrain cover 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.
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
All 6 recalls on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain 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.
Trans park system failure. Closed dec 31, 1991.
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 103,672 miles, from the 55 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The vehicle lost power in all gears while driving on highway, I was in the middle of large semi trucks speeding around me and nearly hit me. The vehicle transmission acted up at 115,000 miles. It has clean transmission fluid and it is full. I believe it should be covered under the transmission recall for this year range but it does not have any recalls.”
Filed Mar 11, 2025 · 115,000 miles
“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.”
Filed Sep 22, 2023 · 85,000 miles
“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.”
Filed Mar 15, 2023
“While pulling into a parking lot, the engine suddenly died with no indicator lights or warning of any kind. Steering locked up and brakes were not functional. Coasted to a stop in a stall and put the vehicle in park. Restarted it without incident but I'm afraid it will happen in much more dangerous conditions”
Filed Sep 24, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 71 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Sliding door won't open, close or latch 395 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 108 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 51 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 42 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 32 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 30 reports