1996 Dodge Caravan suspension problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Strut tower corrosion 10090457 right / left strut tower rusted out on 96 dodge caravan. Took van into repair shop to find out steering issue they found a completely rusted out strut housing said its a known issue with vehicle and safety bulletin was issued since its a known problem. Suspension/body…”
filed Jul 4, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the shocks underneath the driver's side of the vehicle were going straight through the metal, which holds the wheel in place. The failure causes the vehicle to hesitate at times. While driving over small bumps in the road at 15 mph…”
filed Sep 29, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Caravan | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 Caravan | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Caravan | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 Caravan | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 Caravan | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Caravan | 33 | 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.