1996 Dodge Grand Caravan service brakes, hydraulic problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal slowly extended to the floor when depressed. The vehicle would stop three seconds longer than usual. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by dirty rear brake shoes. The knee pads, rotors, shoes, drums…”
filed Nov 2, 2007
“Rear brake hydraulic proportioning valve rusted through, leaking again. Replaced the same item on 2-21-01 for the same problem. Resulting in little to no braking. *nm”
filed Feb 10, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 33 | 6% |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 133 | 10% |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 26 | 3% |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 14 | 12% |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 14 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Grand 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.