2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had been having issues with the gauges started flashing and going crazy on the 2nd day after having it. Then at times I would be locked out for extended periods of time. After the oil pump in the transmission went out I had it checked for codes and it showed u0141 as being stored. After the transmission was fixed they were in the process of delivering it back and it started acting up on their way with it. After talking to the dealer today they tell me it is the tipm and it is throwing 35 codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11197223, filed 2019-04, 65,000 miles“I bought a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with 77,438 miles. The vehicle ran great till the end of november 2018. At which time we started having major issues. 1st the vehicle will self accelerate with to excessive speeds over 80 MPH with no assistance. You have to hold the break to keep it under control. 2nd you can take the key out of the ignition, close the door and the car continue to run. 3rd when starting the van the transmission goes into limp mode not allowing you to shift the car to reverse or drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11183585, filed 2019-03, 10,300 miles“I loaded all of my children in my van to go do a walmart pick up. All of the doors were working fine. We got home from doing our pick up, and the back driver side door would not open. All of the children had to get out of the other side, and climb over a baby car seat. We tried to get the door open from the inside, and the outside, we tried to disengage the locks, but it seems as though they are permanently stuck. If I get into a wreck, this is a safety hazard. Simultaneously, the door on the passenger side in the back will not lock at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324197, filed 2020-05, 48,000 miles“The vehicle is 2 years old I have owned for 7 months. I start the car it will not go into gear. I shut the car off the motor keeps running. Then it will go in gear and move by itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11150926, filed 2018-11, 100,100 miles“Passanger side rear sliding door started makeing a buzzing noise when locking and unlocking. Did some research on the web and found out it is a common problem for the accuator to stick or malfunction, and now the buzzing stoped and the lock is stuck in the lock position and will not move.I feel it is a safety issue with 3 young children in the car and god forbid and accident occurs I want to get my kids out quickly and safely.......so say I get t boned on drivers side and passenger door won't unlock or open..... Looks like my wife is crawling through the center with 2 carseats or out the back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366574, filed 2020-10, 85,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 26 | 5% |
| 2010 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 39 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
314 complaintsOther or unknown
241 complaintsBody and structure
228 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
221 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeats
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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