Locks fail to disengage and door cannot be opened manually or electronically. My child had to climb out through the driver's side door in order to exit the van. This poses a danger during an emergency. Please advise dodge to recall lock actuators on caravan models. I researched and this seems to be a prevalent complaint among many dodger owners.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Dodge Caravan Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Caravan with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 23 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Caravan year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Dodge Caravan problems
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No recalls for the 2016 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Dodge Caravan. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Caravan
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The driver side sliding donor's lock was stuck. The door wouldn't often with the key fob or manually unlocking. I pressed the fob several times trying to unlock the door. I tried manually unlocking the door again and it finally unlocked. My two and three year were in the car and I couldn't get them unbuckled from their car seats. Annoying as well as unsafe. The door now makes a buzzing/ rattling noise when I put the car in drive and the locks automatically lock.
Dodge Caravan: every year compared
All Caravan years2016 Dodge Caravan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1,159 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Journey | 389 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Dart | 264 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | 182 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Charger SRT | 172 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Durango | 161 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | 78 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT | 76 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Dodge Caravan
Does the 2016 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Dodge Caravan right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Caravan?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Dodge Caravan had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 15, 2019 and the latest on July 16, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Dodge Caravan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Caravan year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Caravan years have the most complaints?
1996 (1,402), 1993 (962), 1992 (929). See every Dodge Caravan year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Dodge Caravan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data