2016 Dodge Grand Caravan · symptom sheet
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard
- 42owner reports
- 78,600median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report May 21, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
219 of the 999 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 42 of those describe transmission shudder.
Tick what matches of 42 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain on the Grand Caravan
Trans park system failure. Closed dec 31, 1991.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 59,000 and 94,618 miles, from the 33 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Transmission shuddering while accelerating and intermittent code for "low pressure" this vehicle checks as not being a part of recall despite the issue similar to the recall.”
Filed Sep 28, 2025
“Transmission slipping in first gear. Codes from dealership. P0944 LOSS PRIME P0868 LOW PRESSURE”
Filed Aug 29, 2025
“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.”
Filed Oct 24, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 42 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.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 71 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 51 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 32 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 30 reports