1996 Dodge Caravan drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 29 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 1% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving 50 to 55 MPH and the transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to stop instantly and the occupant was pushed in the the windshield. Also ABS brakes pulsated under heavier braking applications/child safety seat locked up, and it was nearly impossible to get 2-year old out/heater hose developed a hole and leaked/replaced power window fuse, and driveshaft broke, vehicle lost control, driver sustained injuries.
Consumer stated that while pulling from a stop vehicle felt like it was in neutral. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer stated it was a problem with the driveshaft.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 255 complaints
- Fuel system 245 complaints
- Electrical system 234 complaints
- Engine 233 complaints
- Brakes 192 complaints
- Transmission 171 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 131 complaints
- Cruise control 117 complaints