2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 138,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and jerked slightly before accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that transmission pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic declined to repair the vehicle after discovering the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) for the issue. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer, who was informed of the issue and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2022 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife also stated that the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the front fuel pump in the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the RPM gauge fluctuated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. 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 failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine began making an abnormal winding noise without warning. As the contact proceeded to drive, the vehicle began to stall and hesitate upon depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact initially drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic informed her that the transmission pump had failed. The mechanic had also informed her of a recall that had been placed on her model vehicle the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The contact then had the vehicle towed to another independent mechanic for a second opinion and he also determined that the transmission pump had failed and that the vehicle needed a transmission replacement. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed her that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Transmission · 93,783 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle was not shifting while the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to orlando dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808, (407) 299-1120), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The contact mentioned that on the way back to the dealer, the vehicle hesitated to drive and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted twice and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 93,783. *ln

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 92,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle began to hesitate and would not exceed 40 MPH. At times, the vehicle could not be driven. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door made an abnormal noise, wires were exposed, and the rear passenger door did not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coil and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to ride roughly and the engine hesitated. While the contact was inspecting under the hood, a burning odor was present. It was discovered that a wire harness had melted. The vehicle was towed to steve white dodge(3470 hwy 70 se, newton, nc) where it was diagnosed that the wire harness, battery, and alternator were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a representative was sent to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2018 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and then accelerated rapidly when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to courtesy chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa (9207 east adamo drive, tampa, fl 33619, (813) 402-0841) where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 57606717. The failure mileage was 72,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While stopped at a red light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that the rpms increased and the vehicle hesitated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal failed to retract once it was released. Afterwards, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated to 55 MPH. As a result, the contact had to place the gear shifter in neutral and depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the roadway safely. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that a tow would be provided. The manufacturer provided case number: [xxx]. The vehicle was towed to allen samuels dodge chrysler jeep ram (201 w loop 340, waco, tx 76712, (254) 848-6200) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tt *dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr consumer stated this was the second attempt taking my 2016 dodge grand caravan to the dealership to find out why my gas pedal stuck to the floor of my vehicle. And vehicle tents accelerate and pick up speed, rpms revving up while driving. The issue and defect and mechanical issues still exist. I am scheduled for october 16th 2018. To take the vechicle back to allen samuels dodge chrysler for the third time. You will find attached invoice from my last visit from the above case. Nothing has changed. Family life is at stake here every time we get behind the wheel of this vehicle this is what we have to worry about the gas pedal sticking to the floor again driving with is on your mind it's nota pleasant thought. Yet and still both times that we have taking a vehicle in to get a diagnostic and inspection of the problem and defect we told that they cannot duplicate the problem. Updated 10/18/18