2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road for 5-10 minutes, and then the vehicle was driven to an auto body shop. The vehicle was still drivable, and an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2024 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

Was driving home from work (on city streets) and noticed that the engine seemed to be idling higher than normal RPMs. Van would not shift from first gear and would not accelerate beyond about 30 MPH, very sluggish, while RPMs rose above 3K and engine made a grinding/whining sound. No warning lights of any kind came on while driving or while stopped. While stopped at a traffic light, heard several loud clunks from under the hood and van had difficulty accelerating from stop. Was able to get it to the shop where they diagnosed transmission failure - the mechanics couldn't get it out of first gear by the time they were done looking at it and had to push it off the lift. Total cost of a remanufactured transmission plus new hubs and axles because they couldn't get the old ones removed without damaging them to remove/replace the transmission was $5600. Van has 128,000 miles.

Filed Jan 23, 2023 · Transmission · NY

My transmission was damaged by a pothole and replaced with item R890720AG in September 2018. I was driving with my family and my transmission failed with code Po944 among other transmission failure codes; on Monday January 16, 2023. While driving on the freeway I heard a weird grinding noise. The vehicle suddenly without warning slowed down. No matter how much I pressed the gas it did nothing. I tried to pull over to avoid traffic. The vehicle kept at a slow pace. Finally as I approach the edge of the road it stopped. I had to then push it to safety and call for a tow. The code P0944 is the same code that is with the recall S44. I understand that my vehicle is not part of the recall S44 but it has the same issues. Since my current part is discontinued, did it cause the same issue since its now remanufactured with item number R890720AI? I am vey concerned that this could've been a dangerous situation. We almost died that day because the transmission went out with no warning. I went to the dealer and they are not helping with the situation. Why would a new transmission from September 2018 seize in January 2023. It just made 4 years old. I need help to understand what happened and how can this be solved. Please help make sure no one else gets hurt by this issue.

Filed Jan 24, 2022 · Electrical · OH

Passenger side sliding door lock, no longer locks/unlocks via lock buttons unless lock on door is manually locked/unlocked by hand. Driver side sliding door makes a grinding sound when using lock buttons to lock door. No sound when unlocking this door.

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · Electrical · MI

Passenger and drivers side rear sliding door locks making grinding noise, both during lock and unlock movements.

Filed May 16, 2021 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · CA

I have a 2016 dodge grand caravan and when I unlock the passenger side sliding door using the unlock button from the remote it makes a loud buzzing noise. Sounds like maybe a gear is grinding in the unlock mechanism.

Filed Jan 10, 2021 · Body · 80,000 miles · OH

When doors are unlocked a loud clicking/grinding noise happens in back passenger side sliding door ..not sure if door stays locked..haven't really tested in while in motion

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · WA

The passenger side sliding door lock actuator makes a loud obnoxious buzzing sound when it is unlocked. It happens every time the actuator unlocks the door. We are concerned as it is a sign of a faulty part that could at some point fail completely creating a safety hazard. Many 2016 dodge grand caravan owners are complaining of this exact same phenomenon. Apparently a gear with plastic teeth is wearing down and a worm gear is grinding on the teeth. This will eventually cause total failure. There needs to be a recall on this as it is a systemic problem.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Body · 80,000 miles · OH

The sliding door started making buzzing/grinding noise when activated. Payed a dealership $1000 to repair and was told by the service person they'd seen 3 of these in the past week. Google search shows lots of complaints for the same issue.

Filed Jun 6, 2020 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH

The passenger sliding door makes an awful whining/grinding noise when unlocking and locking the door. It appears to also try and open at times when driving down the road. It seems very unsafe and also very obnoxious to listen to. I am afraid it may not open when needed or will open when it shouldn't.

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · WI

Driver side passenger door was locked shut. Had to bring the vehicle in for service multiple times to correct the issues. The first time they disassembled the door and once on a work bench it worked fine, they put back into the vehicle and 2 days later it was back to locked shut. Brought in for service again and had the lock actuator replaced. This is a safety hazard for my children when the door is not operational. The passenger side door is also making a grinding noise which was similar to the noise the driver side made before it stopped working. If I have both doors nonoperational this is an extremely big safety issue for anyone riding in this vehicle. I have spent over $500 on this issue and am worried it will be at least an additional $500 to fix the issues on the passenger side door once that begins to fail.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Electrical · 75,500 miles · MI

Sliding door lock actuator is making a grinding or buzzing noise.