1996 Dodge Van recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (4), Brakes (3), Seat belts (3), Body / structure (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/10/2007 · Engine
SERPENTINE BELT FREQUENTLY COMES OFF, RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING AND OIL PUMP FAILURE.*AK
05/04/2007 · Electrical system
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…
12/10/2004 · Suspension
THE VEHICLE'S STRUT TOWER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A STRUT TOWER RECALL. *NM *NM
08/13/2002 · Wheels / 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 WILL DO ANYRTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE…
06/29/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
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
05/18/2001 · Brakes
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
03/21/2001 · Engine
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 AGA…
03/21/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
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.