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1996 DODGE CARAVAN Electrical Systemignitionmodule Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionmodule Issues in the 1996 DODGE CARAVAN

6 electrical systemignitionmodule complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionmodule Complaints

#10153868 |
IN 2003 BCM REPLACED FOR MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT OPERATE. OVER $600 . LAST YEAR MY BATTERY CABLES AND BATTERY WERE SMOKING AND I WAS LUCKY I GOT TO THE DEALER JUST IN TIME AS BLACK SMOKE WAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD.... ANOTHER $600 REPAIR. IN JANUARY 2006 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CRAZINESS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND IT COULD NOT BE SMOGED. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE MODULE AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT SMOGED 2 DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULD TURN OVER AND DIE ....I RETURNED AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A PCM MODULE REPLACED $719. GETTING THE CAR BACK WAS ONE ELECTRICAL MISHAP AFTER ANOTHER....THE GAUGES WENT CRAZY...TAKEN BACK TO DEALER....REPROGRAMMED ....AND THEN TOLD THEY WERE NOT SURE HOW TO FIX IT...THEN GOT THE CAR BACK AND THE CLOCK AND RADIO INTERMITTENTLY WENT ON AND OFF.. THE COMPUTER SHUTTING...
#873366 |
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER MUST WAIT FOR WHILE IN ORDER TO RESTART VEHICL., DEALER AND MECHANIC CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. THROTTLE BODY ,IDLE SPEED MOTOR, COMPUTER CHANGED , A SOLENOID REPLACED, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#705356 |
4 TRIPS TO DEALER TO CORREC. -NOW IT NEEDS BODY COMPUTER. *AK
#829502 |
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, AND THE COMPUTER MADE THE VEHICLE SHIFT. THE COMPUTER WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP, AND SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL DELAY. *AK CONSUMER STATES PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE THE SAME NOISE EVERY TIME, TRANSMISSION HESITATES BEFORE GOING INTO GEAR, FINALLY ON 20-OCT-98, VEHICLE WAS HOOKED UP TO A COMPUTER SHOWING FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *SLC
#825460 |
FUSE BLOWS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ECM MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE MUST BE STARTED IN NUETRAL GEAR. OWNER NOTES OF SERVICE BULLENTIN FOR PROBLEM. *AK
#814244 |
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER MODULE WAS INOPERATIVE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND HAD NO POWER, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Other 1996 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Air Bags 196 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 138 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 111 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 103 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 99 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 88 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 76 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 63 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 63 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 61 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 51 complaints Structurebodydoor 49 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 42 complaints Unknown Or Other 42 complaints Child Seat 39 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 36 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 32 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 30 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 29 complaints Electrical System 28 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 26 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 25 complaints Electrical Systemignition 22 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 20 complaints Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 16 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 16 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 15 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 15 complaints Suspension 15 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 12 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 12 complaints Tires 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 11 complaints Steering 11 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 11 complaints Seats 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 10 complaints Tirestreadbelt 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 9 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Interior Lighting 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 7 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 7 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 6 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Parking Brake 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 4 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 4 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 4 complaints Child Seattether Strapwebbing 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Child Seathandle Infant 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seatretractor 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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