1996 DODGE VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
2 Crashes
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 DODGE VAN
The 1996 DODGE VAN has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 DODGE VAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE VAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 DODGE VAN
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
SERPENTINE BELT FREQUENTLY COMES OFF, RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING AND OIL PUMP FAILURE.*AK
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
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
THE VEHICLE'S STRUT TOWER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A STRUT TOWER RECALL. *NM *NM
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
Safety Rating for the 1996 DODGE VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 DODGE VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 DODGE VAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 DODGE VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE VAN
- 1991 DODGE VAN — 8 complaints
- 1993 DODGE VAN — 4 complaints
- 1994 DODGE VAN — 9 complaints
- 1995 DODGE VAN — 16 complaints
- 1996 DODGE VAN (current)
- 1997 DODGE VAN — 41 complaints
- 1998 DODGE VAN — 26 complaints
- 1999 DODGE VAN — 20 complaints
- 2000 DODGE VAN — 48 complaints
- 2001 DODGE VAN — 19 complaints
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