Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Caravan 1996 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1996 Dodge Caravan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,403Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

14Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

140Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Air Bags251

Engine240

Fuel and Propulsion System237

Electrical System228

Power Train195

Brakes177

Visibility125

Vehicle Speed Control116

Steering68

Seats65

Latches, Locks and Linkages61

Tires24

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags251 complaints

251 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V293000.

Engine240 complaints

240 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V006000.

Fuel and Propulsion System237 complaints

237 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V268000, 95V236000, 96V002000, 99V216000.

Electrical System228 complaints

228 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train195 complaints

195 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes177 complaints

177 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility125 complaints

125 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control116 complaints

116 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats65 complaints

65 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 95V225000, 98V185000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts44 complaints

44 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V136000.

Equipment42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V268000Reported September 13, 2000 - 1,163,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,163,000 vehicles across all affected models.

02V293000Reported November 7, 2002 - 1,500,521 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,500,521 vehicles across all affected models.

95V225000Reported November 28, 1995 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

95V236000Reported December 8, 1995 - 80,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 80,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V002000Reported January 16, 1996 - 265,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 265,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V006000Reported January 11, 1996 - 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 40,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V136000Reported July 18, 1996 - 200 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 200 vehicles across all affected models.

98V185000Reported August 6, 1998 - 157,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 157,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V216000Reported August 9, 1999 - 635,469 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 635,469 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP96014Opened November 14, 1996 - Open

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA01007Opened February 21, 2001 - Closed November 22, 2002

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING. Resulted in recall campaign 02V293000.

EA96025Opened October 15, 1996 - Closed July 30, 1998

SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA97002Opened January 31, 1997 - Closed February 10, 1998

FUEL TANK LEAKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA97003Opened January 31, 1997 - Closed August 19, 1998

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP. Resulted in recall campaign 97I001000.

EA99013Opened June 11, 1999 - Closed August 10, 2001

POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE00032Opened August 8, 2000 - Closed February 21, 2001

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING. Resulted in recall campaign 02V293000.

PE95053Opened October 25, 1995 - Closed December 22, 1995

FUEL LEAKEAGE FROM ROLLOVER VALVE. Resulted in recall campaign 95V236000.

PE96008Opened January 25, 1996 - Closed June 28, 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96038Opened May 16, 1996 - Closed October 15, 1996

SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96051Opened August 19, 1996 - Closed January 31, 1997

FUEL LEAKS FROM THE GAS TANK. Resulted in recall campaign 99V216000.

PE99010Opened February 3, 1999 - Closed June 11, 1999

POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ00008Opened March 9, 2000 - Closed March 18, 2002

DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK. Resulted in recall campaign 00V268000.

SQ96016Opened September 18, 1996 - Closed February 4, 1997

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199528

1996139

1997152

1998118

1999158

2000207

2001194

2002202

2003105

200453

200514

200612

20076

20084

20093

20102

20113

20131

20141

20152

20231

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.