1996 Dodge Van
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Serpentine belt frequently comes off, resulting in no power steering and oil pump failure.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring · Structure
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…
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 gauges don't work my airbag lights come and go off while driving and my windows don't work when my airbag light comes on ant the radio goes out when this happens my van IS at the repair shop at this time nothing works on it not it will not start when it stopped it stopped dead in the road while driving on a busy highway in the lane of traffic.*tr
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
The vehicle's strut tower rusted through completely. the consumer believes the manufacturer should issue a strut tower recall. *nm *nm
- Tires
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…
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 will do anyrthing about it except to replace the defective tires at my cost. Want to find out after the firestone incidence if anyone else has had these tires go bad on them number one reason being to protect the safty of other people as well as mine, thank you. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body › Door
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I sent a defect investigation in earlier today but I had forgotten about this one until now. we had a problem with the transmission & had to have it completely overhauled.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The whole cooling system was found to be completely rusted out a few months ago. we had the cooling system fixed once & just found out that it IS rusted again today. it was replaced the first time by goodyear (where son works). it cost about $1000.00 the first time to fix it. the fuel tank…
The whole cooling system was found to be completely rusted out a few months ago. we had the cooling system fixed once & just found out that it IS rusted again today. it was replaced the first time by goodyear (where son works). it cost about $1000.00 the first time to fix it. the fuel tank was leaking a good while back, was fixed & started leaking again. the fuel tank problem was fixed twice, both times under warranty if I remember right. we had it fixed at a dodge dealership in hamilton. I have had a problem every since it was fixed the second time that when you pump gas into it it constantly stops like there IS something keeping the gas from pumping in properly. I still have the problem when filling up with gas. the reason we had the cooling system fixed at goodyear instead of the dealership IS because we didn't like the job they did before on the fuel leak.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Faulty brakes.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Unit · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Vehicle towed to dealer. the next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. engine check light came on. *Ak *ML
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle revs up/idles when at the stop. The only time this will not occur IS when the air conditioner IS running, and driver must hit the brakes. Vehicle has been in for service 9-10 times, and dealer cannot determine what IS causing the defect. *ak
- Seats
Seats are torn/threads unraveling.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Crank sensor failed causing engine failure and shut down.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Drivers seat belt failed.
- Parking brake
Hand brake failed.
- Seat belts
Rear seat belt does not fasten properly.
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision. Also driver's and passenger's shoulder harnesses did not restrain driver or child in passenger's seat, resulting in injuries. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 51278Jtec powertrain control module wiring harness connector repair packages.
- 51270Erroneous mil illumination/driveability improvements- downstream 02 sensor heater failure- cold engine warm up sag/hesitation- driveaway sag/hesitation- surge at constant speeds with cruise control- spark knock during moderate to heavy load and/or deep throttle acceleration- cold transmission delayed- map sensor voltage too low.
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