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1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

11 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#740509 |
TWO ISSUES TO DISCUSS. FIRST WINDSHIELD WIPERS APPEAR TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY ON INSTRUCTIONS WHEN ON INTERMITTMENT SETTING. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THEY WILL STOP. SECOND ISSUE IS THE TENSIONER AND WATER PUMP WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEM EACH TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT APPEARS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM.
#727062 |
THE VEHICLE LOST ITS POWER STEERING, COOLING SYSTEM, ETC. WHEN THE TENSIONER WENT BAD AND THE ENGINE BELT CAME OFF. MY LOCAL SERVICE STATION ADVISED THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE NUMEROUS TENSIONERS ON THIS MAKE/MODEL, AND THEY'RE SURPRISED THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL - ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE DANGER INVOLVED. THE DEALER (HERB GORDON DODGE) ADVISED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TENSIONER, AND THAT IT IS "NORMAL WEAR" FOR IT TO GO BAD AT 76,000 MILES. IN CASE THE PROBLEM IS NOT UNIQUE, I WANTED TO REPORT IT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.
#726918 |
PART BREAKS OFF AT SHOULDER. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE PART WAS CRACKED IN THE HEAT TREATING PROCESS WHEN IT WAS MADE BASED ON THE DISCOLORATION IN THE AREA WHERE THE CRACK WAS LOCATED. FAILURE OF THE PART , WHICH IS SUDDEN, DISSABLES THE POWER STEERING AND THE WATER PUMP. ENGINE FAILURE WILL FOLLOW. *AK
#552067 |
WATER PUMP FAILED. YH
#722137 |
PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR RADIATOR FAN RELAY FAILURE. IF SUCH WAS A SAFETY DEFECT, WOULD NOT FAILED WATER PUMP PRESENT SAME SAFETY RISK? *AK
#552067 |
WATER PUMP FAILED. YH
#853453 |
WENT TO START VEHICLE & THE STARTER FAILED TO CONNECT. MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO SHOP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC STARTED BURNED OUT. ALSO, SHOCKS/STRUTS WERE LEAKING FLUID & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. IN ADDITION, WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
#712611 |
THIS COMPONENT FAILURE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSIST EQUIPMENT DUE TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. THE MANUFACTURER CLASSIFIES IT AS A "WEAR PART". THE SHAFT CONNECTING THE PART TO THE ENGINE SHOWED QUITE CLEAR EVIDENCE OF A FRACTURE LINE. THE DEALER SEEMED UNFAZED BY OUR COMPLAINT OF PART DEFECT AND APPEARED TO CONSIDER THIS A COMMON FAILURE. THE COMPONENT FAILURE COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED MY WIFE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF SHE HAD BEEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED IN TRAFFIC.
#711429 |
REPLACEMENT OF AC COMPRESSOR & EVAPORATOR COST $1450; ENGINE HEAD WAS REPLACED FREE EVEN THOUGH WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED(SPENT $870 ON MAINT AND REPAIRS OF WHICH $300 WAS TO REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRES AND RESISTOR PACK THAT WAS SAID TO CAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HEAD WAS ACTUALLY CASUING PROBLEM); FAN RELAY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY; FIRESTONE SAID WATER PUMP FROZED AND CAUSED BELT TO BREAK ($300 REPAIR).
#703862 |
WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN MOST COMPONENTS OF THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS, FRONT AND REAR WIPERS, COOLANT LEAKAGE, ENGINE FAN & BELT MALFUNCTIONS, INTERMITTENT STALLING, TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND CONTINUOUS MALFUNCTION, MULTIPLE PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS, MULTIPLE INTERIOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION, REAR QUAD SEAT ATTACHMENT PROBLEM, AND OTHER MORE COSMETIC RELATED PROBLEMS WITH CRACKING DOOR PANEL & POORLY INSTALLED CARPET & SEAT COVERS.
#538839 |
WATER PUMP FAILED.

Other 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas

Air Bags 181 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 168 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 113 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 107 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 80 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 74 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 59 complaints Structurebodydoor 48 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 45 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 42 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 39 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 32 complaints Unknown Or Other 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 26 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 25 complaints Child Seat 24 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 24 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 22 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 22 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 21 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 15 complaints Suspensionfront 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 13 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 13 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 13 complaints Suspension 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 11 complaints Steering 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 10 complaints Interior Lighting 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Tires 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 9 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 9 complaints Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 9 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 9 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Parking Brake 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Child Seattether Strapwebbing 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Traindriveline 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstorage 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Child Seatharnesscrotch Buckle 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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