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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2C4RDGCG6GR396481 · Checked Sep 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 41

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2C4RDGCG6GR•••••• 2016 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN build (41 vs 19).

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974on the model
50builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 12 Structure 10 Power Train 8 Engine 4

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Power Train Nov 2024
I was driving my van down the highway and all of a sudden my van jerked me, acting like it was switching gears, the rpm reviving up, steering wheel pulling me into the opposite lane. I lost all power of the vehicle and could not go over 20mph. I was thankful no one was in the…
Traction Control System Aug 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The traction control and two other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure persisted. The…
Electrical System Dec 2022
Driver side power sliding door lock stuck in the locked position. The door CANNOT be unlocked regardless of the method used; Key FOB, driver side door electric unlock switch, power sliding door switch in the roof of the front seats or the manual lock on the door itself. The…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2022
The passenger side sliding door had a loud buzzing sound when unlocked and now will not unlock or open
Engine Mar 2022
Have had issues with the 6th cylinder since we bought it. Same issues as 2015 and down. 6th cylinder piston is crumbled. 800 motors back ordered with one company and dozens back ordered with others
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C4RDGCG6GR396481 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.