1996 Dodge Caravan Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 123,511 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (27% of reports).
- 215fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 123,511median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 59 of 215 complaints (27%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 13 of 215 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 215 complaints, 16 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Caravan fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Caravan | 2 | 3% | 75,235 |
| 2008 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 33,830 |
| 2007 Caravan | 3 | 4% | 86,130 |
| 2006 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 2004 Caravan | 7 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2003 Caravan | 11 | 6% | 72,984 |
| 2002 Caravan | 6 | 2% | 63,150 |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% | 44,325 |
| 2000 Caravan | 12 | 3% | 54,292 |
| 1999 Caravan | 16 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 1998 Caravan | 39 | 6% | 59,423 |
| 1997 Caravan | 57 | 8% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Caravan | 215 | 15% | 123,511 |
| 1995 Caravan | 22 | 4% | 157,177 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Risk: If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
Risk: This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
Fix: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he opened the hood and noticed a fuel leak on top of the engine. No warning lights were…
I purchase this vehicle from owner in dec. 2013 and start having problem the owner i purchase it from purchase it from a bank back in 2006. They did know about an recall or etc. About this vehcle. The electric has problem and airbags, the fuel tank is leaking and fuel injection and etc,. Where can…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from his tank in large amounts. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed to replace the tank and the fuel pump. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Dodge Caravans have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1996 Dodge Caravan (15% of the 1,403 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Caravan fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 123,511 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 59 of 215 complaints, followed by “provide further” (13).
Other 1996 Dodge Caravan problems
See all 1996 Dodge Caravan problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Caravan years.