1996 Dodge Caravan

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #02V293000November 7, 20021,500,521 vehicles affected

  air bags: frontal

  On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.

  This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #00V268000September 13, 20001,163,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

  Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that Can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.

  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source Can result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #99V216000August 9, 1999635,469 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

  Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel Can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.

  If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.

• NHTSA recall #98V185000August 6, 1998157,000 vehicles affected

  child seat

  Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat Can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.

  This Can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.

  Remedy

  Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism Can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided.

• NHTSA recall #96V136000July 18, 1996200 vehicles affected

  seat belts: integrated child seat

  The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame Can break.

  In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.

• NHTSA recall #96V002000January 16, 1996265,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

  A static electric charge Can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.

  This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.

• NHTSA recall #96V006000January 11, 199640,000 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

  In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.

  Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug Can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.

• NHTSA recall #95V236000December 8, 199580,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  The fuel tank rollover valve Can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.

  Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.

• NHTSA recall #95V225000November 28, 199520,000 vehicles affected

  seats

  The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.

  In case of an accident, the bolt may fail and Can cause the seat to break away from the seat risers, which increases the potentialof injury to its occupants.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts.

Other model years

• 1985 49
• 1986 49
• 1987 69
• 1988 103
• 1989 191
• 1990 278
• 1991 617
• 1992 913
• 1993 949
• 1994 644
• 1995 489
• 1996
• 1997 714
• 1998 629
• 1999 555
• 2000 470
• 2001 257
• 2002 245
• 2003 195
• 2004 65
• 2005 537
• 2006 173
• 2007 81
• 2008 302
• 2009 118
• 2010 172
• 2011 78
• 2012 87
• 2013 30