1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system, gasoline problems
215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he opened the hood and noticed a fuel leak on top of the engine. No warning lights were…”
filed Jan 3, 2023
“I purchase this vehicle from owner in dec. 2013 and start having problem the owner I purchase it from purchase it from a bank back in 2006. They did know about an recall or etc. About this vehcle. The electric has problem and airbags, the fuel tank is leaking and fuel injection and etc,. Where can…”
filed Jan 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH…Campaign 00V268000 · Sep 13, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Caravan | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 Caravan | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Caravan | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 Caravan | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 Caravan | 39 | 6% |
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.