Model year record

1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,860 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V293000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,500,521
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-07
Owners notified
2002-11-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V268000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,163,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-13
Owners notified
2002-01-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V216000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
635,469
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-01-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.

Safety risk

IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V185000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
157,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1998-11-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V136000

Seat belts: integrated child seat

Component
Seat belts: integrated child seat
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-18
Owners notified
1996-08-27

Defect description

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V002000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
265,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-16
Owners notified
1996-02-16

Defect description

A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V006000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-11
Owners notified
1996-04-22

Defect description

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Safety risk

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V236000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-08
Owners notified
1996-01-02

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE WITH A FILLER TUBE THAT HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ASSOCIATED ROLLOVER VALVE VAPOR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V225000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-28
Owners notified
1996-02-12

Defect description

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.

Safety risk

IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BOLT MAY FAIL AND CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT RISERS, WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIALOF INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags18182,649 mi
Power train: automatic transmission16884,700 mi
Vehicle speed control1132,020,000 mi
Electrical system: horn10780,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8098,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly7485,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5960,000 mi
Structure: body: door48
Engine and engine cooling: engine4582,890 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system42140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys39109,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip32
Unknown or other27111,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2699,350 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2598,100 mi
Child seat24
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner24
Electrical system22100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2284,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch22100,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery21500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash21
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components17
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery15
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor15
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump15
Suspension: front15125,258 mi
Engine and engine cooling13127,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1348,650 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar13
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1388,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1374,800 mi
Suspension1297,852 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood11109,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system11
Steering1190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control10500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap10191,000 mi
Interior lighting10
Power train: manual transmission10115,450 mi
Tires10163,462 mi
Electrical system: ignition9500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights990,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch9
Seat belts: integrated child seat9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum9
Visibility: power window devices and controls9500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor9
Power train848,650 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit874,789 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic8120,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion867,000 mi
Visibility: windshield85,600 mi
Electrical system: wiring7
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch7
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter7165,000 mi
Structure: body7114,328 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber7
Suspension: rear7150,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6130,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6
Vehicle speed control: cruise control6104,351 mi
Child seat: harness buckle: infant5
Electrical system: starter assembly5
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.5
Parking brake5
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines5
Seats5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders5
Structure56,400 mi
Air bags: side/window4
Electrical system: ignition: module4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)4
Power train: axle assembly492,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Tires: tread/belt4
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing3
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift3162,358 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit3
Parking brake: conventional3
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3
Power train: driveline3
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve3110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Vehicle speed control: linkages3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2149,000 mi
Equipment: electrical2120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices298,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail290,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage2
Fuel system, other2
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2190,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Service brakes297,852 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2
Steering: linkages2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Structure: frame and members2116,552 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2
Tires: sidewall2
Trailer hitches2
Visibility280,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2125,000 mi
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1
Child seat: harness/crotch buckle1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment185,000 mi
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1500 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Tires: bead1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility/wiper197,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core118,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1109,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: hub1

The 1995 model has 16 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.