1996 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 234 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 234 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 18
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 18 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
In fueling our van, on two different occasions, we have had a fire. The fire comes from the filler pipe on the van! The van was totally turned off. It does extinguish itself after awhile. We are experiencing shock constantly when we touch the van. We have had it to the dealer about the shocking problem, but not the fire. We assumed it was with our personal gas tank. Contacted the gas co. And they investigated and corrected what could have been a problem.
While driving air bag warning light came on and stayed on. When this occurred the horn and the cruise control became inoperative.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 255 complaints
- Fuel system 245 complaints
- Engine 233 complaints
- Brakes 192 complaints
- Transmission 171 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 131 complaints
- Cruise control 117 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints