The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while his wife was operating the vehicle, the transmission suddenly failed and the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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While I was driving, down the road from the grocery store, my vehicles rpm's jump high but the vehicle was not going any faster and was actually slowing down. I pulled over as i could not get the vehicle to move. I turned the engine off and back on and put it in gear and it started to go but then it started acting up again. It started giving a whinning noise from the engine compartment so I believe that it is the transmission pump because it will not shift in any gear and when I trottle high enough the whinning noise gets louder.
Driving home on the highway. Van began making a loud whirring sound when accelerating. Noise had gotten louder over a few days. Took van in to be checked. Service tech said transmission pump is failing and the part has a safety recall. the federal safety agency Campaign ID Number 16V461000. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44. Called Chrysler customer service and was told the vin for our vehicle was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. All vehicle movement stopped and traffic was slowed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. West Herr Chrysler Dodge RAM of Orchard Park (3551 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127) was also contacted and confirmed the information. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 52734. Additional info from the owner. Thet transmission was diagnosed with a transmission pump failure. The failed part fell within the recall dates but the manufacturer refused to cover. The process took almost a month to resolve. Without any assistance from the manufacturer or West Herr Dodge, another local dealer Joe Ciccone Chrysler Dodge offered assistance in the cost of a transmission replacement.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. After the vehicle was restarted, his wife could not accelerate the vehicle above 25 MPH but was able to drive the vehicle home. The next day, his wife attempted to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle stalled again as the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) which he linked to the failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact also discovered that the recall applied to vehicle’s manufactured within a certain date and realized that his vehicle was manufactured under the date listed. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer and explained his discovery; however, he was offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The transmission shifts really hard sometimes, after if feels like it's not shifting while driving. Sometimes it's difficult to get up to speed because it isn't shifting, then when it does shift my van takes off. It's available for inspection. I feel this is unsafe due to the vehicle not being able to get up to speed, because the transmission isn't shifting properly, inhibiting the ability to get up to speed in a timely manner. It's happened a few times over the past few months. It's happened at different speeds. 40-65mph. There haven't been any warnings prior to the incidents. No warning lights or anything on, on the dashboard.
The transmission pump lost pressure which caused the vehicle to stop on the side of the road, and it created a hazardous circumstance for my daughter. We had to have the vehicle towed to our residence since the transmission was not working properly. We have not had it looked at by a dealer or certified mechanic since it requires towing to get it to the destination. No warning was given by any lights or indicators in the vehicle prior to the incident. The check engine light did come on after the vehicle had stopped on the side of the road. I plugged in my FIXD sensor, and it indicated the problem was with the transmission pump. A Safety Recall (S44) was issued for the 2015 - 2016 Grand Caravans, but for some reason a notice was not sent to the owner of this vehicle, even though the date of manufacture listed on the vehicle indicates it should have been included in the original safety recall notices.
when driving the car stalls. when turn on the air the car shakes. when stop the car acts it changing gears.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 1st gear and began to stall. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle would only remain running for a minute. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who diagnosed that transmission pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that transmission pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that transmission pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair as the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed the dealer’s information. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
My 2016 dodge van began to lose power while i was on the freeway. While changing gears it was hesitant and would stall and lose power going from the second to the third gear. It appears the RPMs would go past 4 then the gear would change but with less power. Then the check engine light came on. Various times while i was stopped at a light upon acceleration the car would turn off. I took it down to the repair shop for the computer analyzation and was told to change the ignition coils and spark plugs and any and all air filters and check the sensors. The Performance did improve and I discovered the engine mounts were all in need of repair and that was the cause of the transmission stalling. I had those repaired and now the gears work fine. And now after spending quite a bit of money notice another issue. When I am getting out of my drive way and go from Reverse then stop to Drive there is a stall and the transmission does a clunk sound before it changes gear to drive. It very dangerous due to the fact that the gear stall and if the drive gear does not kick it any passing car may hit my van
Transmission failed. The assembled date is 6/18/2016 - 60 days after a transmission pump recall ended. Our technician specifically mentioned the transmission pump failed. They need to extend the recall date to include our vehicle that was manufactured on 6/18/2016.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 15 mph uphill, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the RPM was fluctuating. Additionally, the vehicle shifted out of gear and started rolling backwards. The contact stopped the vehicle and attempted to restart the vehicle to continue to drive however, the vehicle continued to shift out of gear. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a transmission failure and recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
The vehicle left me stranded and would not go forward and then I got a brand new transmission under warranty and literally 4 month later the transmission started acting up and I have continued to have issues with it ever since I have gotten it and it continues to have transmission issues! It even has low miles but it is frustrating because now I have to pay out of pocket almost 5 grand when this vehicle has been having issues since I have gotten it.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, occasionally the vehicle jerked while accelerating. On several occasions, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle soon after failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train) however, the Vin was not under recall. An unknown dealer confirmed that the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
I was stopped at a stoplight about to turn on to the Florida Turnpike when my car started idling loudly. When I stepped on the gas, I was shifted into neutral. I had to quickly shut down my vehicle, make a u-turn, and pray I would make it home. The car is no longer drivable as it slips into neutral and will not go over 10 miles per hour. The check engine light is on. Upon inspection by the independent mechanic, 6 diagnostic errors came up indicating an issue with the transmission. The mechanic confirmed that the transmission will need to be rebuilt or replaced. The van only has 57,139 miles! It's been maintained with semi-synthetic oil changes. The powertrain warranty expired just 3.5 months ago! Customer service refuses to extend good will even though the car was not driven for several months due to COVID quarantine and is under the 60k mile threshold. There is no reason a car with 57k miles and regular maintenance should have a failed transmission!
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a loud noise would come from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the vehicle would lose power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the hydraulic pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16V461000 (Power train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not listed under any recall. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
The reverse in the transmission went out at 119,000 miles and left my family stranded. I currently have been without a vehicle for over 2 weeks now as it has been sitting at a dealers lot.
2016 Dodge Minivan began jerking and attempting to find gears on/about 24 May, 2021. Brought car in to dealership (where car was purchased and serviced for past five years) that evening for a morning assessment. Was told that the transmission pump failed leading to severe transmission damage and a complete rebuild was required. Car was 6 weeks out of warranty (Mar 31, 2021 warranty expiration) and upon research found that certain 2015/2016 minivans were recalled for same issue/faulty transmission pumps. No warning on dashboard took place until the actual damage had occurred.
The vehicle lost acceleration power while driving due to a bad transmission. There was a safety recall in the past for this transmission issue for the same make, model, and year but this van was not listed as one that needed recalled.
2nd time writing about our van's powertrain. This is after buhler dodge in hazlet, nj fixed & put in a brand new transmission. We never had any warnings of any problems before the malfunction until we were driving that day. The RPM's would just accelerate on it's own without gas pedal and also if we hit gas pedal. It was scary & honestly don't know how anyone didn't hit us from behind. On 4/22/2021 is when it happened. Was afraid the car would blow something. We towed it to the dodge dealer. Where we bought the car. It's only 4 and half years old with 85,000 miles. We asked how come no signs or warnings & the service department told us we wouldn't know. It's cause by a leak. I said it won't show parked at our house on the service. The service department told us know it only happens when driving. So to me that doesn't make any sense so no warning & we wouldn't know. To me that says that's the manufacturer/dealer's fault then. They told us no it's over warranty with mileage. I said it's only 4 and half years old & never had this happen before. So anyway we paid $6102.22 for new transmission. Today 5/2/2021 not even a week since we picked up & paid for repairs we took a ride and same exact thing RPM raced & just barely got it off road. Once again thought we would get rear ended. The dealer isn't open today but we towed it there. This has been scary, & beyond frustrating. We could have been seriously hurt & the dealer service department tells us no way we would no or warning. Also, they did a multi-point inspection they fixed our van. So this shouldn't of happened again at all & in less the a week. So this just happens I don't buy that. Dealer address buhler & bitter inc. 3290 highway 35 hazlet, nj 07730. (732)-264-5000. Please investigate cause this is beyond nerve racking & I am so nervous to get it back to drive again.
Started the car and it was making a sound like an electrical car would. Thought maybe it was just warming up and I was imagining it. Drove to town and it started shifting hard. By the time I tried to go home it wouldn't shift into higher gears, had really high RPM. I got it into a parking lot and it wouldn't drive at all!
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle stalled. Legacy chrysler dodge jeep ram (1798 highway 3175 n byp, natchitoches, la 71457) was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall and that the repair would be an out of pocket expense. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Driving my RPM would automatically just keep going high. Then I'll be ok then it would go high without me hitting gas. It got to the point where I was scared driving it. Had to pull over with hazards on cause I couldn't accelerate to get up to speed with RPM jumping high. I was afraid someone would hit from behind. I had to get my van towed back to me house. I never had this happen and today all of sudden out of nowhere this started to happen. At first it did it a little up and down RPM and didn't think much of it. If I didn't need to accelerate and kept it between it seemed low or between 1.5 and 2.0 rpms it seemed ok. Then going up hill/slope mostly driving on highways if I pushed on gas pedal it would try to accelerate the RPM's higher. Then it would accelerate on it's own without pushing gas pedal. I parked on shoulder shut off car and restart to fet going again. Same thing all over happened. It was scary.
While driving, vehicle broke down without warning or any prior issue. No power to engine and RPM racing to red levels. I have taken it to two dealers who have informed me that transmission needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Vehicle is less than 6 yr. Old and has approx. 63,000 miles.
Driving normally on 2 lane road when transmission would not change from lower gear to higher one, loss of power, and high RPM. Could only drive in low gear.
I've had nothing but problems with my 2016 dodge grand caravan I had to replace the left side lifter for pentastar tick. Both driver side and passenger side doors don't always open manually or with remote and neither one locks anymore. Just had to have the transmission rebuilt, was driving van it suddenly stopped would not accelerate, luckily got off of the main road then had to be towed to garage. This van has cost me so much money out of pocket.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while stationary and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was restarted and moved to a parking lot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer walt massey chrysler dodge jeep ram columbia (1470 hwy 98 e, columbia, ms 39429, (601) 633-0188) to be diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Vehicle was in motion going down road would rev real high like it was a neutral every once in awhile to the point where it doesn't want to move
Transmission went while driving on a secondary road in maine around 30 MPH going straight with 107,392 miles.
I was coming off the interstate i20 at the douglasville/ hwy 5 exit when all of a sudden my van will not go in drive it would not pull forward in drive so I threw my hazzers on and had to push it off the exit and down the road into a gas station and get a tow truck it get it. It's in a shop now and they said the transmission went out and it only has 67,000 miles on it so they are having to rebuild the transmission I think anyway I am having to have the transmission repaired.
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