1996 Dodge VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge VAN. That ranks 4th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge VAN problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 265,857 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 265,857 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge VAN.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Serpentine belt frequently comes off, resulting in no power steering and oil pump failure.*ak
I would like to inform you of my 1996 dodge grand caravan the dash board is cracked and the vehicle stopped running in the middle of the road my gauges have been acting up ever since my dash started cracking my ac comes on and off my radio comes and goes my hazard lights don't come on when my…
The vehicle's strut tower rusted through completely. The consumer believes the manufacturer should issue a strut tower recall. *nm *nm
While driving on or about 60-65mph my dunlop radail rover at tires with only 6000 miles on them are separating. Went back to tire kingdom in seminole fl and had it replaced. A month later a second tire on my van separated also and again returned to tire kingdom for an answer only to find no one…
Transmission is hard when shifting gears. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak rear door leaked water at top. Dealer found front clutch seal in the transmission failed, dealer replaced all clutches and seals and rebuild o/d assembly, the cooler hose was replaced due to a bubble on side of hose. *slc
Other Dodge VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge VAN?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.