1996 Dodge Caravan vehicle speed control problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While turning into a parking space I touched break and the van accelerated to full throttle. The van jumped the curb and was heading toward 3 people, I turned the steering wheel enough to hit a light pole instead of them. The van quit racing for a few seconds and then revved up again. The light…”
filed Jun 8, 2015
“Bcm-1, (warranty) loss of dash functions 1996: bcm-2 estimate $1200 replaced chrysler p/n p4686727 lost 95,000 mile odometer for a working bcm from junkyard (2001), bcm-3, lost fuel gauge and speedometer bcm from junkyard fixed p/n p46867(2006) bad windshield replacement leaks water into cabin…”
filed Apr 12, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Caravan | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Caravan | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
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.