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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Airbags Problems

24 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

24
Complaints
8
Crashes
Mar 2021Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (24)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2024

The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while her son was drunk driving and passed out at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a sign and a guardrail causing the vehicle to flip over and come to a stop at a ditch. The contact stated the vehicle was in a previous collision where the air bags deployed and had to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11593121
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2024

Airbag light came on with no collision or impact toy the vehicle, took it to dealership and they advised that it is the passenger side Active Headrest Restraint system. Even after admitting it was a faulty safety system, dealer will not replace it or fix it without compensation.

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NHTSA #: 11578422
criticalAIR BAGS,SEATS
Filed: Oct 2021

The driver's side headrest has deployed on it's own while parked in a driveway and turned off. After inspection, the plastic brackets that retain the metal pin that is supposed to secure the headrest broke apart and released the headrest into a deployed position. This is a design flaw that should be recalled before someone becomes injured.

NHTSA #: 11436181
criticalAIR BAGS,SEATS
Filed: Jul 2021

My wife was driving down the road when out of no where her headrest just deployed slamming into the back of her head. After examining the headrest it was clear that a plastic piece had deteriorated causing the headrest to release.

NHTSA #: 11426712
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2021

The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle crashed into an animal and the airbags failed to deploy. Van rolled after about 100 feet it stopped.

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NHTSA #: 11419552
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, a deer jumped in front which resulted in the vehicle becoming destroyed. Upon impact to the front end of vehicle, no air bags deployed in vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11403585
criticalAIR BAGS,SEATS
Filed: Dec 2020

The driver's side headrest has deployed on it's own while parked in a driveway and turned off. After inspection, the plastic brackets that retain the metal pin that is supposed to secure the headrest broke apart and released the headrest into a deployed position. This is a design flaw that should be recalled before someone becomes injured.

NHTSA #: 11383209
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE VEHICLE NOSEDIVED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BACK. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND BACK. THE CONTACT'S SON SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH. EVERYONE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN LOT. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED, SENT OUT AN ADJUSTER, AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.*DT*JB

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NHTSA #: 11281321
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2017

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact crashed into a tree to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The side curtain air bags deployed, but the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11015837
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2016

A few weeks ago we had a car accident, it was a front impact between 40 and 45 MPH, the vehicle was a total loss but the airbag system didn't deploy with the impact.

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NHTSA #: 10925961
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2016

While driving at cruising speed on the highway, the front passenger "active head restraint" deployed for no reason. No impact, no large bump or pothole...just random. It hit my wife in the head/neck.

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NHTSA #: 10903739
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure due to the warning light no longer being illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11545629
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the passenger's side seat belt sensor needed to be replaced.

NHTSA #: 11607199
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the jumper wiring had shorted out by rubbing against the frame and the passenger’s seat air bag and jumper wiring needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11543213
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2023

I was loading my dog into the driver's side door of my Grand Caravan when I heard a pop next to my head. When I started looking around I discovered that my driver's seat headrest had split apart. I was seconds away from driving.

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NHTSA #: 11514414
mediumAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

I reported to dodge management team of mr kunisnis and I was transferred to mr. I was instructed to booked an appointment to dodge honolulu branch which I did to check my airbag that never work since I took the car brand new and the battery is being replaced less than a year for 4 times in 3 yrs.

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NHTSA #: 11384142
mediumAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door failed to operate correctly. The air bag warning light illuminated when the seat belt was engaged.

NHTSA #: 11362833
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving, the driver's side air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.

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NHTSA #: 11343143
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 10895405
lowAIR BAGS,WHEELS
CrashFiled: Jul 2022

The back axel on the driver side snapped while going 75 down the highway. Causing major damage and totally the car.

NHTSA #: 11474475
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2022

I hit a deer; air bag light came on but the air bags did not deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11467585
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2019

The orc turned on while I was driving, then turned off. Now stays on for a long time and chimes. Even when I'm parked and the car is running, stays on.

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NHTSA #: 11266609
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2019

When I collapse the second row seats in my 2016 dodge grand caravan, the head rest snap downward, extremely fast with a powerful force. I am required to pull on a handle on the doorside of the seat, which begins the automatic process of the folding of the chair, to eventually be able to store the seat in the floor of the van, for cargo space.

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NHTSA #: 11256558
lowAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
Filed: Sep 2019

When moving the drivers seat. The airbag light comes. Move the seat back the light goes off.

NHTSA #: 11254243

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