2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: misfire or rough idle

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Engine · CA

Code P0302 - undiagnosed as of 2/14/24 mileage - 51833miles 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with Braun Mobility Conversion for wheelchair June 2023, had transmission freeze up and replace by Dodge dealer. Later that day after picking up from dealer, "Engine" light came back on. Called and left message with dealer asking if they neglected to re-set codes and or reset check engine light. Called twice and left messages, no return call. Van functioning fine. I had no problems for months until I needed it SMOG tested this month. SMOG repair station said it won't pass SMOG and it's likely cylinder 2 misfire, which can be observed sporadically, although I have never had any issues driving at all. Engine light never flashes. The SMOG mechanic researched Dodge issues and said I may likely need to replace the engine, but that even the replaced engine is not guaranteed to not have the same problem, due to it appears to be a problem in the engine itself. There are countless reports online by Dodge Caravan owners reporting same code, but almost all of them report driving and/or idling issues. There seems to be enough consensus that there is something inherently wrong with certain year Dodge engines but there is still no recall or dealer support. I don't know who to believe. I need to get it to pass SMOG but don't want to replace the engine to do it if it has been driving fine.

Filed Aug 4, 2022 · Transmission · CA

As of today, 8/3/2022 I have now replaced multiple parts on my vehicle for the code P0302. I replaced the #2 coil, spark plug for the code previously coming on in June. I now replaced the fuel injector and the manifold gasket but the car is still misfiring. If you do a search on this issue on the internet you will find multiple owners experiencing the same issue I am, do the same steps of repair and still coming up with the same issues after. Dodge has previously acknowledges an issues with the cylinder heads on the 2010 to 2013 models but have not added the newer ones which are obviously having the same issues costing owners extremely costly repairs.

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Engine · MD

My 2016 having the same issue as many others and it seems to be a bad cylinder head. We have changed the coil and plug, but that didnt help. Apparently the #2 cylinder head is prone to this problem. Chrysler tells me that it is my problem, and they will not help with the $2700 repair (68,000 miles). I am searching to speak with someone further up the chain of command at Chrysler. Hopefully this helps.......cylinder #2 misfire on my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan; problems in the valve seats/ cylinder head; I HAD THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED AND STILL IDLED ROUGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND FOUND DEFECTIVE VALVE GUIDE IN CYLINDER. HE STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE HE SAID COMPRESSION ISSUE! How is there no recall on this issue? What needs to happen for Chrysler to address this major issue

Filed May 14, 2020 · Engine · 93,000 miles · DC

This vehicle has been giving me problems the misfire the putting lose of power on the highway [xxx] near got me killed took the car to my mechanic when engine light came on code read bank1 02 sensor changed it left the shop no problem two days later on highway again engine light starts to blink on and off again car starts losing power take cat back to mechanic code is now reading coil 6 and need tune up get that done car is not driving right and the engine light is back on this vehicle is a 2016 and already giving me trouble I have already replaced both door motors I am a single mother on a fixed income with a car payment on a [xxx] lemon! Someone need to check these complaints out on the vehicle asap I don't have a lot of money to keep paying for all the these wrong codes that pop up when get a diagnostic. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Engine · 73,000 miles · KS

Was sitting at gas station with the van at an idle. The check engine light came on. After running diagnostics it was determined it had a cylinder 4 misfire. I had the spark plug and ignition coil replaced and still have the cylinder 4 misfire. Has been determined that the cylinder head has gone bad and needs to be replaced. I was also told mopar has had problems like this in the past.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Body, Engine · 65,965 miles · FL

The first thing to go wrong with this vehicle was the television stopped working and they fixed it once and it went out again but I did not take it back because it would have cost me out of pocket .the next thing to go wrong was the driver side back door would not open they had to keep it for a day or two for that. The next thing to go wrong was the cylinder head they took a week to fix it but the car still had weak engine performance and engine misfire so I took it back for them to check it again and they could not find anything wrong with it. The windshield wiper squirter is also broken. The next thing to go wrong was the gear shifter, the car would not move and was stuck in drive with key stuck in the ignition we had just gotten in the car .I tried to turn the car off and back on but the engine would not crank. I had to have it towed in twice and rent a car on my own insurance doesn't provide rental unless you have a accident. When that happened my family of six was in the car. I had to pay for everything out of pocket. The problems started after 2 years and the car is only three years old and four more years to pay for it .I was advise by an agent at dodge jeep chrysler tallahassee fl that if I continued to pay my warranty would be extended.

Filed Sep 14, 2019 · Engine · 99,570 miles · NC

This is a 2016 dodge grand caravan r/t with mileage reading 99570. The engine is the 3.6l flex dohc. The check engine light came on. Had it checked it coded for a misfire in number 2 cylinder. Paid for a full tune up. Light came back on next day took the van back to be checked again. They did another full tune up in case of a possible faulty part.check engine light remained on. The certified mechanic there said that it's a common in these engines and we may could check to see if there is a recall. After looking around on the internet seen where there has been thousands of complaints to dodge and chrysler dealerships all across the country for the same thing and it's about a $3000 fix

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Brakes, Transmission · 23,800 miles · CA

Owned dodge grand caravan rt 2016 one year sliding door on driver side stopped working from one day to next. Then driving down hill from freeway, brakes made a loud screeching sound and the whole van was shaking I thought I was gonna loose control I replace new brakes and drum its better but still shaky going down hill. After month of owning the car I could fill a lil misfire when I give a lil gas but just thought its an rt has power. Well recently my van been in the shop twice for the same problem check engine light came on shows its miss firing (ignition coils) and sparkplugs needed to be replaced. Well we replace all spark plugs and 1 ignition coil because the other coils were still good. Things were good and drove around for 3 weeks then check engine light comes again. Code still shows ignition coil need to be replace. This time replace all 6 ignition coil, guess what I just picked up my van today and 10 min of driving back home check engine light comes on again. Took it back to the mechanic it still miss firing ignition coils. I about ready to throw this van away. This van is only 3 years old how could it possibly have this much problems. In addition when I turn on my signal light on to go right or left my wipers will go off too.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Engine · MS

Bought the car used with 35,982 miles. A year after I purchased the van my check engine light came on. Changed the oil and spark plugs. The light stayed on and continued to run rough. We contacted dodge multiple times to be told my car wasn't under warranty. We took my car to be put on the computer and found a few small issues. I bought a few parts from dodge and again talked to them about the warranty. Was told it stopped at 30,000 miles. Took my car back to the mechanic and was told I have low compression in cylinder two. I called dodge to find out how much they would charge me to fix it. To find out my car was under warranty and I had just went over the mileage of 60,000. So I was lied to and my car is still messed up. I have read over and over about the motors having issues and nothing is being done!!!!