1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,662 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (33% of reports).
- 174fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 93,662median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $870typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 57 of 174 complaints (33%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 12 of 174 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan at $870, and half of them between $560 and $1,500.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2005), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 174 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 11 a fire.
Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 12,226 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 69,245 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 109,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 10 | 2% | 179,500 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 4 | 0% | 29,440 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 34,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 8 | 4% | 74,500 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 68,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 18 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 11 | 9% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 7 | 3% | 52,500 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 15 | 5% | 25,450 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 15 | 5% | 94,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 20 | 5% | 111,500 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 11 | 3% | 132,218 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 21 | 4% | 105,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 30 | 5% | 113,500 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 174 | 15% | 93,662 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 6 | 6% | 174,802 |
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.
Fuel leaking from the fuel tank and the injection base. Start january 20 ,2014. I am a new owner. *tr
1996 dodge grand caravan with leaking fuel tank. Consumer states that she did a search on the internet for recalls and found several for her vehicle. She states that she never received any paperwork from the manufacturer about the recalls. *kb
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge grand caravan. The contact had the vehicle repaired according to recall nhtsa campaign id number 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) in 2005. While driving approximately 35 mph, he smelled a mild burning odor. Minutes later, he noticed smoke…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Dodge Grand Caravans have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 174 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan (15% of the 1,157 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 Grand 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 93,662 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $870 (half paid between $560 and $1,500), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 57 of 174 complaints, followed by “please provide” (12).
Other 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
See all 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Grand Caravan years.