1996 Dodge Caravan parking brake problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The norn does not work/ cruise control does not work, and air bag light stays on, parking brake light turns on every time you turn the wheel to the left! Windshield wipers come on and off when they please, we have had the transmission replaced at 68,000 miles, we were told that we cannot pass…”
filed Jan 31, 2002
“Parking brake would go to floor and not keep car from moving. Had to release and press again several times to get it to work. This happened for a couple years and now would only grab at top. Dealer had to replace parking break mechanism”
filed Mar 15, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Parking Brake problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 Caravan | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 Caravan | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 Caravan | 5 | 1% |
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.