1996 Dodge Caravan power train problems
185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. When the key is not in the ignition, the vehicle will shift out of the park position. The vehicle backed into a fence and then struck a tree. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The vin and engine size were unknown. The failure and current…”
filed Jan 11, 2008
“Tl* - the contact was stopped at the light when she saw smoke coming from her car. She pulled her car over and got out and the car burst into flames. The contact said that she can get a fire and police report. The contact also said that there is a safety recall on the engine cylinder head. The…”
filed Dec 20, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 6 | 26% |
| 2014 Caravan | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Caravan | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 Caravan | 14 | 8% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 Caravan | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 Caravan | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 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.