2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,350 miles.
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.
“Car loses all power and steering is lost as well. This has happened three times now, we have taken it to the dealership and they cannot find anything wrong with the car or recreate the issue. We have a family of 6 and are worried about driving our car, this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11321740, filed 2020-04, 50,000 miles“Purchased this brand new several months ago. Drove 8,000 miles to and from work. Twice within the past week the van has completely just turned off on the highway. I have no idea why. I was just driving down the highway and the van just turned off. It's as if someone were to grab the keys and turn it off. I put it in neutral and restarted and kept driving. Fortunately, I was quick enough and my children and I were safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10926947, filed 2016-11, 8,000 miles“Shortly after getting my van I felt that it did not handle properly. I experieced hydro planning when brand new to me. Tracking upon acceleration was pore. Very poor tracking at acceleration going into a turn at start up speed. I called chrysler and they said there had been no complaints to date. By suggestion, I paid $100 for an alignment. The alignment did not help with this matter. Any type of precipitation affects the tracking of the vehicle. Any painted lines on the road affect traction. It seems that the traction control is the problem, or maybe the yokohama avid tires are the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176088, filed 2019-02, 24,000 miles“Was driving on the highway in stop and go traffic when the vehicle died. The electrical system was still functional, but the brakes and the power steering were not working and the car appeared to be idling, but non-responsive. Was able to pull over and force the gear into park and turn the car off and when the vehicle turned on no warning lights were displayed.”
NHTSA complaint #11317577, filed 2020-03, 90,000 miles“When exiting the freeway, the power gave out and the steering wheel locked up. However, the car did not shut down it was still running but was unable to steer. The engine light is on, had it checked out and there's issues with the heads. There has been extendes warranties for this issue but VIN is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11376255, filed 2020-11, 66,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
- 10159926Nov 11, 2015Steering Wheel Off Center This bulletin involves centering the steering wheel. The customer may describe the steering wheel is off center.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 | 23 | 4% |
| 2008 | 55 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 8% |
| 2006 | 61 | 21% |
| 2005 | 76 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 45 | 21% |
| 2002 | 53 | 18% |
| 2001 | 25 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 7% |
| 1999 | 29 | 7% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 75 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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