Dodge Grand Caravan · Model year 2016 · No longer built

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower: 283 hp
Combined MPG: 20
Recalls: 6
Schedule covers: 150k miles

Grand Caravan towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2016 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan compared with 2015.

No longer standard or offered on some trims: Heated front- and second-row seats (SXT).

All the differences we found

Newly standard

P225/65R17 All-season touring tires — AVP, SE

No longer offered on some trims

Heated front- and second-row seats — SXT
Leather-trimmed first- and second-row — SXT
Doors: Dual manual-sliding side — SXT

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

Body-color fascia — standard: AVP, SE, SXT, R/T

No longer on the equipment chart

Body-color fascias

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.

General information4 specs

Vehicle Type: Multipurpose vehicle
Assembly Plant: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class: Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date: December 2008

Body and chassis2 specs

Layout: Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction: Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding left and right side doors — power available; rear liftgate with gas props — power available

Engine3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-6Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar, gasoline, V-617 specs

Availability: Standard
Type and Description: 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement: 220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke: 3.78 x 3.23 (96 x 83)
Valve System: DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, roller finger followers
Fuel Injection: Sequential, multiport, electronic
Construction: High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Power (SAE net): 283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed: 6,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity: 6 quarts with dry filter
Coolant Capacity: 10.3 quarts (9.75 liters)
Emission Controls: Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR, and internal engine features(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy): 17/25
Assembly Plant: Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington; also meets Euro IV.

Transmission62TE, automatic, six-speed overdriveTransmission: 62TE, automatic, six-speed overdrive12 specs

Availability: Standard
Description: Six-speed, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated torque converter clutch
1st: 3.90
2nd: 2.69
3rd: 2.16
4th: Upshift – 1.37 WOT kickdown – 1.49
5th: 0.95
6th: 0.65
Reverse: 3.04
Transfer Ratio: 0.95
Final Drive Ratio: 3.16
Overall Top Gear: 2.068

Rows 1st through Reverse are the gear ratios.

Electrical system2 specs

Alternator: 160-amp
Battery: 730 CCA, maintenance-free

Suspension2 specs

Front: Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
Rear: Twist-beam axle with coil springs, track bar, gas-charged shock absorbers; self-leveling shock absorbers optional

Steering5 specs

Type: Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio: 14.3:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 39.1 ft. (11.92 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.90
P/S pump: Hydraulic

Brakes8 specs

Type: All — Power assist, 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system
Availability: U.S. — Standard on all models
Front: Rotor size and type: 13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Front: Caliper size and type: 2.0 (51) twin-piston
Front: Swept area: 73.6 sq. in. (475 sq. cm)
Rear: Rotor size and type: 12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor
Rear: Caliper size and type: 1.8 (45) single-piston IPB
Rear: Swept area: 66.5 sq. in. (429 sq. cm)

Dimensions and capacities24 specs

Wheelbase: 121.2 (3,078.2)
Overhang — Front: 37.8 (960.9)
Overhang — Rear: 43.8 (1,112.1)
Track — Front: 65.6 (1,665.5)
Track — Rear: 64.8 (1,647.0)
Overall Length: 203.7 (5,174)
Overall Width: 78.7 (1,998.2)
Overall Width with Mirrors: 88.5 (2,246.8)
Overall Height: 69.0 (1,752.6)
Liftover Height: 24.0 (609.0)
Cargo Width at Wheelhouse: 48.8 (1,236.0)
Maximum Cargo Height: 46.16 (1,172.4)
Approach Angle (degrees): 13.7
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees): 13.6
Departure Angle (degrees): 18.5
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (curb load): 5.8 (148)
Frontal Area: 32.3
Drag Coefficient (Cd): .316
Aero CdA: 10.2
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): 20 (76)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): 6,050 (2,744.2)
Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg): 3,600 (1,632.9) — with Trailer-tow Prep Package
U.S. Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 4,510 (2,050) — automatic transaxle
Weight Distribution % F/R: 56/44

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Accommodations2 specs

Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows): 2/2/3
SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m): 163.5 (4.63) / 156.1 (4.42)

Accommodations18 specs

front
Headroom	39.8 (1,011.9)
Headroom with Sunroof	37.2 (946.0)
Legroom	40.7 (1,034.4)
Shoulder Room	63.7 (1,618.6)
Hip Room	58.4 (1,484.5)
Seat Travel	8.7 (220)
Recliner Angle Range (degrees)	Manual recline: 88; Power recline: 59
Front Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	58.4 (1.65)
intermediate
Head Room	37.0 (938.5) bench seat; 39.3 (998.9) captain’s chairs
Legroom	37.1 (941.1) bench seat; 36.5 (925.9) captain’s chairs
Shoulder Room	64.7 (1,643.3) bench seat; 64.1 (1,628.1) captain’s chairs
Hip Room	64.8 (1,646) bench seat; 65.0 (1,650.8) captain’s chairs
Intermediate Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.0 (1.53)
rear
Head Room	37.9 (962.9) bench seat/captain’s chairs
Legroom	37.7 (958.5) bench seat; 32.7 (829.7) captain’s chairs
Shoulder Room	62.0 (1,574.6) bench seat/captain’s chairs
Hip Room	48.7 (1,237.7) bench seat/captain’s chairs
Rear Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	51.1 (1.45)

Cargo volume5 specs

Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m): 158.6 (4.49)
Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, cu. ft.: 140.3 (3.97)
Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, cu. ft.: 78.9 (2.23)
Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.: 31.1 (0.88)
Total Passenger plus volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.: 190.8 (5.40)

Wheels3 specs

	Steel	Cast-aluminum
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan SE	Standard — Grand Caravan SXT, R/T; Optional — SE
Type and Material	Steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover	Cast-aluminum
Size	17 x 6.5	17 x 6.5

Tires3 specs

	AVP, SE, SXT	R/T
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan AVP, SE, SXT	Standard — Grand Caravan R/T
Size and Type	225/65R17, All-season	225/65R17, All-season
Model	Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16	Michelin Energy Saver

Brake and stability features5 specs

Parking Brake Type: Integral parking brake
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes: Standard
Electronic Stability Control: Standard
All-speed Traction Control: Standard
Brake Assist: Standard

Source: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot available

Feature	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
Exterior	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
Billet Silver Metallic Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Pearl Coat, Sandstone Pearl Coat, Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat, Redline 2-coat, Red Pearl (late availability), True Blue Pearl Coat and Granite Crystal Pearl Coat	Std	Std	Std	Std
Body-color fascia	Std	Std	Std	Std
BodyBody-color door handles	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Solar control glass	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Deep-tint sunscreen glass	N/A	Std	Std	Std
GrilleChrome	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Body-color	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Power liftgate	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Daytime running lights	Std	Std	Std	Std
LightingAutomatic halogen headlamps and fog lamps	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Black bezel headlamps	N/A	Opt	Opt	Std
MirrorsBlack power, heated folding mirrors	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Body-color power, heated folding mirrors	N/A	Opt	Std	Std
TiresP225/65R17 All-season touring tires	Std	Std	Std	N/A
P225/65R17 All-season tires	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Wheels17 in. x 6.5 in. steel wheel with cover	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
17 in. x 6.5 in. aluminum wheels	N/A	Pkg	Std	N/A
17 in. x 6.5 in. polished aluminum wheels with Gloss Black pockets	N/A	Opt	Opt	Std
Tire Service Kit (inflator kit)	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Compact spare wheel	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std
WipersRain-sensitive windshield	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Rear window wiper/washer and rear window defroster	Std	Std	Std	Std
Interior	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
Ambient lighting — overhead surround	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear-quarter trim panel	Std	Std	Std	Std
Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel	Std	Std	Std	Std
Auxiliary powerAuxiliary, 115-volt inverter with auxiliary outlets in front of driver-side quarter-trim panel	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt
Climate ControlAir conditioning with manual two-zone control	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Air conditioning with manual three-zone control	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Air conditioning with automatic three-zone control	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Air filtering	Std	Std	Std	Std
ColorsBlack/Light Greystone	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Black/Sandstorm	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Black	N/A	Opt	Opt	Std
DoorsDual manual-sliding side	Std	Std	N/A	N/A
Dual power-sliding side	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Floor mats with second-row retaining hooks	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Multimedia SystemsFour speakers	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Six speakers	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and 506-watt amp	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
SiriusXM Radio	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio	Std	Std	Std	N/A
AM/FM/CD/HDD/MP3 radio	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
AM/FM/CD/HDD/MP3/NAV radio	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt
SeatsPremium cloth-trimmed	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Leather-trimmed first- and second-row	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Active head restraints, first-row	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver’s two-way power lumbar support	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Eight-way power driver’s seat	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Heated front- and second-row seats	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
RearSecond-row bench seat with in-floor storage system and rear 60/40 split-folding bench with fold-in-floor and tailgate position features	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stow ’n Go seating and storage system with intermediate bucket seats with fold-in-floor and rear 60/40 split-folding bench with fold-in-floor and tailgate position features	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Tilt/telescope steering column	Std	Std	Std	Std
Speed and audio controls	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel	Opt	Opt	Pkg	Std
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Opt
Open bin in lower instrument panel, driver door sill bin and left rear-quarter trim bin	Std	Std	Std	Std
StorageConsole, removable, floor-mounted with four cup holders	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Super console	N/A	N/A	Std	Std
Glove box, dual	Std	Std	Std	Std
Powertrain and Chassis	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
3.6‑liter Pentastar V‑6 engine with variable-valve timing (VVT)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, hydraulic assist brake	Std	Std	Std	Std
160-amp alternator	Std	Std	Std	Std
Battery – 730 amp, maintenance free	Std	Std	Std	Std
20‑gallon fuel tank	Std	Std	Std	Std
SuspensionTouring	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Load leveling	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Six-speed automatic with overdrive and Auto Stick manual control	Std	Std	Std	Std
Safety and Security	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front and rear side curtain	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver inflatable knee air bag	Std	Std	Std	Std
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Std	Std	Std	Std
All-speed traction control system (TCS)	Std	Std	Std	Std
BeltAlert	Std	Std	Std	Std
Brake Assist	Std	Std	Std	Std
Brake/Park interlock	Std	Std	Std	Std
Crumple zones	Std	Std	Std	Std
Dual-note electric horn	Std	Std	Std	Std
Speed-sensitive automatic power	Std	Std	Std	Std
One-touch driver unlock, two-touch passenger door unlock key fob	Std	Std	Std	Std
Child-protection, sliding doors	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)	Std	Std	Std	Std
Energy-absorbing steering column	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front seat-belt pretensioners	Std	Std	Std	Std
Height-adjustable seat belts (front seats)	Std	Std	Std	Std
HomeLink universal transceiver	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	Std	Std	Std	Std
ParkSense rear park assist	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
ParkView rear backup camera	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Reactive head restraints	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote keyless/illuminated entry system — includes panic button	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote start	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Seat belts — includes three-point for all positions	Std	Std	Std	Std
Sentry Key engine immobilizer — theft-deterrent system	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitor	Std	Std	Std	Std
Uconnect Voice Command	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Vehicle security alarm	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Std
Uconnect Multimedia	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
Media Center 130 CD/MP3 radio with audio jack	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, 30GB hard drive (approximately 6,700 song capacity), Gracenote Music ID and audio jack	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Media Center 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, Garmin navigation, 30GB hard drive (approximately 4,250 song capacity), Gracenote Music ID and audio jack	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt
SiriusXM Radio — Includes one-year subscription (available only in continental United States) (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group and Single DVD or Dual DVD Blu-ray Entertainment Systems)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Packages	AVP	SE	SXT	R/T
SE Plus Packageunique 17-in. polished wheels with Satin Carbon pockets, body-color heated exterior mirrors, black cloth seats with silver accent stitching, black leather-wrapped steering wheel with piano black bezels, black leather-wrapped shift knob, front door armrests with silver accent stitching and piano black appliques, black headliner and overhead console, power second- and third-row windows and Uconnect Handsfree Group	N/A	Opt	N/A	N/A
SXT Plus Packageall of the SE Plus content and adds unique 17-inch polished wheels with Granite Crystal pockets, bright chrome window-trim belt molding, bright chrome roof rack, fog lamps, auto headlamps, unique black Torino leatherette seats with premium suede inserts and silver accent stitching, instrument panel piano black appliques and climate control chrome trim bezels, power 10-way driver’s seat and Uconnect Handsfree Group	N/A	N/A	Opt	N/A
Blacktop Package17-in. polished wheels with Gloss Black pockets, Gloss Black grille, black headlamp bezels, all-black interior, including headliner, door panels and center console, unique black cloth seats with silver accent stitching, black door trim panel with unique silver accent stitching, leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique silver accent stitching, leather-wrapped shift knob and fog lamps (SXT only)	N/A	N/A	Opt	N/A
Driver Convenience Groupauto-dimming rear view mirror, heated steering wheel, heated front- and second-row seats and Uconnect Phone with voice command and Bluetooth streaming audio, second- and third-row sunshades, automatic temperature control, universal garage door opener, remote USB port and overhead console system (SXT only – Standard on R/T)	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt
Single DVD Entertainment Systemsecond-row overhead 9-inch high-resolution video screen and DVD console, two USB charging ports, one HDMI input, one 115-volt inverter, two wireless headphones, video remote control and SiriusXM Radio, Uconnect 430 radio, 6.5-in. touchscreen, ParkView rear backup camera and 40 GB hard drive	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt
Dual DVD Blu-ray Entertainment Systemsecond- and third-row overhead 9-in. high-resolution video screens and Blu-ray DVD console, two USB charging ports, one HDMI input, one 115-volt inverter, two wireless headphones, video remote control and SiriusXM Radio	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Power Window Group2nd-row power windows, power vented rear quarter windows and one-touch front power windows	N/A	Opt	N/A	N/A
Safety Sphere Grouprain-sensitive wipers, ParkSense rear park assist system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Security Groupsecurity alarm and remote start system	N/A	N/A	Opt	Std
Trailer Tow Prep Groupheavy-duty engine cooling, trailer-tow wiring harness and load-leveling and height-control suspension. Additional Dodge Towing Accessories may be required.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Uconnect Handsfree GroupBluetooth streaming audio, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rearview auto-dimming mirror with microphone, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, SiriusXM Radio and Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth	Opt	Opt	Opt	N/A

AVP is the American Value Package base trim.
Package and group rows keep their listed contents; a code in a trim column shows how that trim can get the package.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

SEover AVP+7 standard

Body-color door handles
Body: Deep-tint sunscreen glass
Air conditioning with manual three-zone control
Floor mats with second-row retaining hooks
Multimedia Systems: Six speakers
Stow ’n Go seating and storage system with intermediate bucket seats with fold-in-floor and rear 60/40 split-folding bench with fold-in-floor and tailgate position features
Console, removable, floor-mounted with four cup holders

SXTover SE+5 standard

Power liftgate
Body-color power, heated folding mirrors
17 in. x 6.5 in. aluminum wheels
Doors: Dual power-sliding side
Storage: Super console

R/Tover SXT+21 standard

Grille: Body-color
Automatic halogen headlamps and fog lamps
Lighting: Black bezel headlamps
P225/65R17 All-season tires
17 in. x 6.5 in. polished aluminum wheels with Gloss Black pockets
Wheels: Compact spare wheel
Ambient lighting — overhead surround
Air conditioning with automatic three-zone control
Colors: Black
Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and 506-watt amp
Multimedia Systems: AM/FM/CD/HDD/MP3 radio
Seats: Leather-trimmed first- and second-row
Seats: Driver’s two-way power lumbar support
Seats: Eight-way power driver’s seat
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
HomeLink universal transceiver
ParkView rear backup camera
Remote start
Vehicle security alarm
Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-in. touchscreen, 30GB hard drive (approximately 6,700 song capacity), Gracenote Music ID and audio jack
SiriusXM Radio — Includes one-year subscription (available only in continental United States) (included with Uconnect Handsfree Group and Single DVD or Dual DVD Blu-ray Entertainment Systems)

Standard on every trim (42)

Billet Silver Metallic Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Pearl Coat, Sandstone Pearl Coat, Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat, Redline 2-coat, Red Pearl (late availability), True Blue Pearl Coat and Granite Crystal Pearl Coat
Body-color fascia
Lighting: Daytime running lights
Rear window wiper/washer and rear window defroster
12-volt DC located in instrument panel and rear-quarter trim panel
Auxiliary power: Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel
Climate Control: Air filtering
Seats: Active head restraints, first-row
Tilt/telescope steering column
Steering wheel: Speed and audio controls
Open bin in lower instrument panel, driver door sill bin and left rear-quarter trim bin
Storage: Glove box, dual
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with variable-valve timing (VVT)
Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, hydraulic assist brake
Electrical: 160-amp alternator
Electrical: Battery – 730 amp, maintenance free
20-gallon fuel tank
Six-speed automatic with overdrive and Auto Stick manual control
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
Air Bags: Front and rear side curtain
Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee air bag
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All-speed traction control system (TCS)
BeltAlert
Brake Assist
Brake/Park interlock
Crumple zones
Dual-note electric horn
Door Locks: Speed-sensitive automatic power
One-touch driver unlock, two-touch passenger door unlock key fob
Door Locks: Child-protection, sliding doors
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front seat-belt pretensioners
Height-adjustable seat belts (front seats)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Reactive head restraints
Remote keyless/illuminated entry system — includes panic button
Seat belts — includes three-point for all positions
Sentry Key engine immobilizer — theft-deterrent system
Tire-pressure monitor

Source: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Grand Caravan	3.6L 6-cylinder	6-speed automatic · FWD	17MPG	25MPG	20MPG	$3,100	445
Grand Caravan	3.6L 6-cylinderFFV	6-speed automatic · FWD	17MPG	25MPG	20MPG	$3,100	445

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Fits	Tire	Wheel	Type
AVPStandard	225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16	—	all-season
SEStandard	225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16	17 × 6.5 in, steel with wheel cover (cast aluminum optional)	all-season
SXTStandard	225/65R17Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16	17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum	all-season
R/TStandard	225/65R17Michelin Energy Saver	17 × 6.5 in, cast aluminum	all-season

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Compact spare, full-size spare, limited-use spare or tire service kit, by equipment.
Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary

Additional Maintenance

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter

Service	20k2 yr	30k3 yr	40k4 yr	50k5 yr	60k6 yr	70k7 yr	80k8 yr	90k9 yr	100k10 yr	110k11 yr	120k12 yr	130k13 yr	140k14 yr	150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Once a month or before a long trip

Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty (all models)

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominately at idle or very low engine RPM

Notes

The oil change indicator system determines when oil service is due; the message can appear as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) under severe conditions
Oil change intervals must never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)		20 gal76 L
Engine oil with filter	3.6L engine	6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system	3.6L engine	13.4 qt12.6 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids4 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile antifreeze/coolantMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil	API Certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395	Mopar
Engine oil filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filters
Spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants3 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is not available)	Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir	Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

Fuel2 engines

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)
3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine	87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85	Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.519 mm socket	100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
Add 2.9 qt (2.8 L) of coolant if equipped with a rear heater.
Engine oil should be API Certified SAE 5W-20; check the oil filler cap for the correct grade.
Cooling system uses OAT coolant only; do not mix with HOAT or globally compatible coolant.
Lug nut/bolt torque applies to dealer-recommended hardware; tighten in a star pattern, twice.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan: 6 recall campaigns, 1,161 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
Dodge Grand Caravan Van FWD				16.4% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (6)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchorDecember 18, 2025 · Campaign 25V876000

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Campaign 25V876000 on NHTSA.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyMay 15, 2020 · Campaign 20V278000

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Campaign 20V278000 on NHTSA.gov

EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: automatic transmissionJune 24, 2016 · Campaign 16V461000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

Campaign 16V461000 on NHTSA.gov

Seats: mid/rear assemblyMay 16, 2016 · Campaign 16V300000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

Risk: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.

Campaign 16V300000 on NHTSA.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchSeptember 24, 2015 · Campaign 15V595000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Campaign 15V595000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 1,161
Crashes: 37
Fires: 8
Injuries: 24

Electrical system355
Unknown or other267
Power train251
Structure234
Engine99
Exterior lighting56
Fuel/propulsion system30
Air bags28

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Caravan, Grand Caravan. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.

Owner's manuals

Uconnect & radio

Uconnect 430/430N ManualRadio / Uconnect manual (PDF)

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan from Michigan to Tennessee

We read the 2016 Grand Caravan owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Smallest factory tire: 225/65R17. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Grand Caravan wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 17-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 6 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 730 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160-amp alternator.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

Every 2016 version in the factory data is front-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Grand Caravan wears, from the factory 225/65R17 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high. The schedule pairs pressure checks with a look for unusual wear or damage, which is where a bent wheel or knocked alignment shows up.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 5.8 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Tank size for hill country

The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan holds 20 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Tennessee.

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan questions

How much oil does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan use?

Engine oil: API Certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan at 20 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/65R17 (AVP, SE, SXT). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

No longer standard or offered on some trims: Heated front- and second-row seats (SXT).

Does the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recent: Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), Fuel system, gasoline: storage (May 2020), and Equipment (December 2017). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 1,161 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (355), unknown or other (267), and power train (251). 37 complaints involved a crash and 8 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is 4 out of 5 stars (Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.