1996 Dodge Caravan suspension problems
58 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1996 Dodge Caravan, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension 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 | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Front strut mounts on every 96 thru 00 caravan, voyager, chrysler minivans that I've looked at,have serious rust problems, especially the left side, resulting in the strut itself breaking through and hitting the bottom of the hood, and resulting of loss of control of the vehicle when this happens. The repair cost to have this repaired is very costly,$300-1000 to make the vehicle safe to drive.
While driving, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the gas station and the mechanic informed the consumer that the lower ball joints were worn out. The front axle broke while driving, the sway bar bushings were replaced as well as the rear shocks.
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