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1996 DODGE CARAVAN Electrical Systemwiring Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1996 DODGE CARAVAN

5 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10080509 |
1996 DODGE CARAVAN SUFFERS FROM INTERMITTENT "BODY CONTROL MODULE". ONE OF THE POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF THIS FAILURE IS RANDOM FAILURES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THIS FAILURE IS UNPREDICTABLE AND APPARENTLY WIDESPREAD OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS. THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS REPLACEABLE ONLY AT CHRYSLER DEALERS WHO CHARGE OVER $700 TO REPLACE THIS MODULE. THEY HAVE CONTRACTED WITH SOME NATIONAL SERVICE FACILITIES TO REPAIR THE MODULES (INCLUDING "UNITED RADIO" IN SYRACUSE NY) BUT THESE SERVICE FACILITES ARE CONTRACTUALLY PROHIBITED FROM PERFORMING REPAIRS ON MODULES SUBMITTED BY ANYONE EXCEPT DAIMLER-CHRYSLER. THIS FAILURE IS DANGEROUS AND DAIMLER/CHRYSLER IS USING IT AS A CASH-COW INSTEAD OF REPAIRING IT AT NO CHARGE.*AK
#10024978 | Fire
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#10016250 | Fire
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED, AND SINCE THEN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING, AND AT THE ODDEST TIMES. ALSO, MY AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND MY HORN STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF IT. SUDDENLY, ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE CAR STARTED SMOKING. I TOOK IT TO GET IT SERVICED AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKING. THE SERVICE MEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL. I WAS TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS, AFTER THE FIRE THAT I DESCRIBE BELOW, THAT IF THE VEHICLE BURNS OIL, THE SMOKE WOULD BE TEMPORARY, AND IT WOULD GO AWAY AFTER IT BURNS OFF. WELL... IT DIDN'T, AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED: ON APRIL 20TH, I PARKED MY CAR ON THE OUTDOOR PARKING LOT OF THE WHOLE FOODS MARKET, IN GLENDALE, CA. I HEARD AN ANNOUNCEMENT OVER THE PA, THAT THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY IN THE SOUTH...
#821670 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO REASON. SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY.VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
#817144 | Fire
CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER FOR REPAIR FOR THE WIRING AND ELECTRICAL UNIT 4 TIMES. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *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 Electrical Systemignitionmodule 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 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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