2016 Dodge Grand Caravan service brakes problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The break calipers keep sticking and need to be replaced at least once per year. The stick and cause an awful black smoke. The last time they were replaced was almost a year ago to date.”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“While pulling into a parking lot, the engine suddenly died with no indicator lights or warning of any kind. Steering locked up and brakes were not functional. Coasted to a stop in a stall and put the vehicle in park. Restarted it without incident but I'm afraid it will happen in much more dangerous…”
filed Sep 24, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 38 | 7% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 25 | 5% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 70 | 8% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 30 | 6% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 74 | 6% |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.