2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

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$23,595

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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Key specs

Base trim shown

Minivan

Body style

20

Combined MPG

7

Seating capacity

202.8” x 67.9”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Interior quality
  • One-touch Stow 'n Go second-row seats
  • Assertive styling

The bad:

  • Limited rearward travel for front seats
  • Cheap airplane-style map lights
  • Stow 'n Go second-row bucket-seat comfort

3 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan trim comparison will help you decide.

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Notable features

  • Dual-screen Blu-ray entertainment system available
  • Fold-into-floor second and third rows
  • Blind spot warning system available
  • Heated steering wheel available

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is a three-row, seven-seat minivan that competes with the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. It has three trim levels, including the AVP/SE, SXT and R/T.

What's new on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

There are no significant new features on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.

How does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan compare to other vans?

The Grand Caravan has a much lower starting price than other minivans, at $24,590 – more than $4,000 less than the Odyssey and Sienna — but you don't get much for that low cost. You can add options or step up to higher trim levels to get some modern family conveniences – such as Bluetooth, power rear windows and rear air conditioning – at a still comparatively affordable price, though.

What features in the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan are most important?

The Grand Caravan is powered by a 283-horsepower V-6 teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Standard features include a 60/40-split folding third row with tailgate-seating mode, a CD stereo, heated side mirrors, air conditioning and keyless entry.

Available safety features include a blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert and a backup camera. Also available are power sliding doors, Stow 'n Go fold-into-floor second-row seats, a power liftgate, a dual-screen Blu-ray rear entertainment system, a navigation system, remote start, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated front- and second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

As is the case with all new vehicles, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan comes standard with front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.

Should I buy the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The interior quality is great for its price at higher trim levels and configurations, especially with the one-touch Stow 'n Go second-row seats. The Grand Caravan also has appealing, assertive styling. If price is a major factor for you, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT or R/T is worth a test drive.

Do know, however, that the Stow 'n Go seats are lacking for comfort, and there isn't much backward room to adjust the front seats. In general, while the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has a low starting price, the tradoff is that it doesn't have the same standard features as competitors like the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey.

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Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.3

Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Amazingly reliable

I bought my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan used in 2017. I’ve got 130,000 miles on it now and I’m still overall very pleased. This is my 4th Dodge/Chrysler minivan in the last 20+ years. I am kind of tired of driving a minivan but don’t know if I could give them up! This van has so many pros and very few cons. First, price is lower than other makes of minivans. Front and middle rows very comfortable on long trips. Good visibility from front and middle rows. I love that it has 2 separate glove boxes. Tons of cup holders! Adequate cargo area behind 3rd row seats. The stow and go feature is awesome. With second and third row seats folded down and hidden underneath the floor, you’ve got a huge open space to haul stuff. Almost like having a pickup truck except no one asks you to borrow it to move! Lol. It’s easy to get in and out of even if you have mobility problems. Drives and handles well. I don’t think we’ve ever had it in the shop. Never broken down on us. I’ve had this van since 2017 and no problems EVER until this summer. The radio quit working. We replaced it, and after a few weeks, the second one quit. Going to have it looked at soon. Also, the wipers have always worked poorly. Even after replacing them a few times with premium wipers, they still seem to “drag”, and are kind of “bumpy” is the only way I can describe it. My husband has to warn me before he turns them on, because they are so loud at first that they startle me very badly. Very irritating. When there’s a heavy rain they work fairly quietly and smoothly.

4.0

Reimbursement denied despite recall letter

Good looking van,however, the rear electronic locks on both rear side doors failed within 4 months of each other and the Chrysler consumer center denied to pay the repair costs despite their recall letter saying they would consider reimbursement. Technicians taking the call were accusatory and discourteous. Repairs were $2200

5.0

Very excited for our first large family car!

My kids are so excited for all the space and how shiny and like new the car is. There are only 56000 mi. on the van and so we are happy that it will be a part of the family for many years to come!

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Dodge
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/100,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/less than 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 months/3,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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