1996 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 233 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 11% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 233 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 24
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 24 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving down a flat highway and the steering locked up, applied the ABS brakes and the brakes wouldn't move, resulting in an accident/injuries, also excessive gas consumption.
The vehicle stalled when accelerating. The vehicle would not exceed 50 MPH. The vehicle also had electrical problems. The dashboard lights flashed on and off.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 255 complaints
- Fuel system 245 complaints
- Electrical system 234 complaints
- Brakes 192 complaints
- Transmission 171 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 131 complaints
- Cruise control 117 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints