1996 Dodge Caravan seats problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact owned a 1996 dodge caravan. Had to have seat welded because it would lean all the way back. This was on the driver's side seat, and it was a high back. This is the first time the seat has been welded. He knew a couple of people where the seat fell backwards while they where driving…”
filed Aug 4, 2005
“Consumer stated the drivers seat back is broken. The seat doesn't come up all the way and it doesn't recline backward *jb ...took vehicle to meroke auto repair in merrick, ny, and mechanic stated the seat should be recalled. It is a main structure in the vehicle.*ak consumer called junk yards…”
filed May 19, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 Caravan | 18 | 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.