2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When approaching a red light going slow speed and slowing down, car suddenly accelerated as if it was regaining cruise control speed, therefore slamming into the car in front of me. Pressing on break did not help. Is this a recall issue? I see others on here with same issue. I received a citation. Car was totaled. This is not right.”
NHTSA complaint #11353951, filed 2020-09, 73,000 miles“The vehicle was drive-able but would not go above 40mph when motion in on the highway or street. The vehicle hesitate and shift gears when trying to go above 40mph.I took the vehicle to certified Dodge dealer who said it was my transmission and it needs to be replaced. The vehicle is 2016 Dodge caravan.”
NHTSA complaint #11268965, filed 2019-10, 92,000 miles“The driving side sliding door has become stuck in the locked position. It is unable to be opened manually or with the remote or buttons. I was able to open the door with the remote to put my child in the car. When we arrived at our destination I was unable to open the door. This is a serious safety concern as if we were in an accident or an emergency situation I would not be able to get my infant out of the car quickly and safely.”
NHTSA complaint #11242986, filed 2019-08, 30,000 miles“I bought my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan in february of 2018 with 98000 miles on it. Here I am 1 year and 5 months later having to replace the transmission at 108000 miles. I was driving and without warning on a city street my rpms were going up to 6000 but my van wasn't accelerating. I almost got rear ended and luckily none of my children were with me, especially my 7 week old baby!! The transmission repair shop that I had it towed to said it wasn't due to the pump that was recalled, that apparently did not apply to my VIN, but the inside of my transmission was breaking apart internally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11241076, filed 2019-08, 108,000 miles“The hazardous roads symbol will light up on dash and then it will not allow me to use cruise control or shift the car out of park. I have to use the release button accessible from the hole in the dash to shift the car out of park when that hazardous road condition light is on. The hazardous road light will come on out of no where on a perfectly fine day and then mysteriously go off.”
NHTSA complaint #11441344, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 10229775Dec 15, 2022Warranty Bulletin D-22-17 2017?2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013?2016 Chrysler Town & Country/2013?2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion ? Complete Hood Panel Warranty…
- 10204361Nov 10, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-21-15 (X98) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2015 - 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan (RT) and 2015 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country (RT)
- 10219831Jun 14, 2017Accelerator Pedal Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. P2122 and…
- 10138856Jun 14, 2017Accelerator Pedal Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. P2122 and…
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
- 10159998Dec 16, 2015Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 18 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 2% |
| 2008 | 28 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 34 | 8% |
| 1998 | 27 | 5% |
| 1997 | 48 | 8% |
| 1996 | 124 | 11% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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