1996 Dodge Caravan equipment problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1996 dodge caravan. The brake pads and rotors were replaced in june of 2009. Bendix brake pads and bendix rotors were used. On december 15, 2009, both brake rotors failed causing a total loss of braking. While slowing down a loud bang came from the front of the van. The brakes did not feel…”
filed Dec 21, 2009
“Bcm-1, (warranty) loss of dash functions 1996: bcm-2 estimate $1200 replaced chrysler p/n p4686727 lost 95,000 mile odometer for a working bcm from junkyard (2001), bcm-3, lost fuel gauge and speedometer bcm from junkyard fixed p/n p46867(2006) bad windshield replacement leaks water into cabin…”
filed Apr 12, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that…
23-014-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2015
Equipment problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 Caravan | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 Caravan | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 Caravan | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 Caravan | 25 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.