Dodge Van 1996
Model Van made in 1996 by Dodge got 25 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 080197 | 02/03/1997 | 51278 | Jtec powertrain control module wiring harness connector repair packages. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 180397 | 01/24/1997 | 51270 | Erroneous mil illumination/driveability improvements- downstream 02 sensor heater failure- cold engine warm up sag/hesitation- driveaway sag/hesitation- surge at constant speeds with cruise control- spark knock during moderate to heavy loa | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 12/18/1995 | ||
| No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision. also driver's and passenger's shoulder harnesses did not restrain driver or child in passenger's seat, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/03/2007 | 265857 | 3 | 05/10/2005 |
| I would like to inform you of my 1996 dodge grand caravan the dash board is cracked and the vehicle stopped running in the middle of the road my gauges have been acting up ever since my dash started cracking my ac comes on and off my radio comes and goes my hazard lights don't come on when my gauges don't work my airbag lights come and go off while driving and my windows don't work when my airbag light comes on ant the radio goes out when this happens my van is at the repair shop at this time nothing works on it not it will not start when it stopped it stopped dead in the road while driving on a busy highway in the lane of traffic.*tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| The whole cooling system was found to be completely rusted out a few months ago. we had the cooling system fixed once & just found out that it is rusted again today. it was replaced the first time by goodyear (where son works). it cost about $1000.00 the first time to fix it. the fuel tank was leaking a good while back, was fixed & started leaking again. the fuel tank problem was fixed twice, both times under warranty if i remember right. we had it fixed at a dodge dealership in hamilton. i have had a problem every since it was fixed the second time that when you pump gas into it it constantly stops like there is something keeping the gas from pumping in properly. i still have the problem when filling up with gas. the reason we had the cooling system fixed at goodyear instead of the dealership is because we didn't like the job they did before on the fuel leak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalls intermittently. vehicle towed to dealer. the next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. engine check light came on. *ak *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/08/2007 | 4 | 04/27/2005 | |
| Serpentine belt frequently comes off, resulting in no power steering and oil pump failure.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Crank sensor failed causing engine failure and shut down. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalls intermittently. vehicle towed to dealer. the next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. engine check light came on. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| The whole cooling system was found to be completely rusted out a few months ago. we had the cooling system fixed once & just found out that it is rusted again today. it was replaced the first time by goodyear (where son works). it cost about $1000.00 the first time to fix it. the fuel tank was leaking a good while back, was fixed & started leaking again. the fuel tank problem was fixed twice, both times under warranty if i remember right. we had it fixed at a dodge dealership in hamilton. i have had a problem every since it was fixed the second time that when you pump gas into it it constantly stops like there is something keeping the gas from pumping in properly. i still have the problem when filling up with gas. the reason we had the cooling system fixed at goodyear instead of the dealership is because we didn't like the job they did before on the fuel leak. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalls intermittently. vehicle towed to dealer. the next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. engine check light came on. *ak *ml | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Hand brake failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/29/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Transmission is hard when shifting gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak rear door leaked water at top. dealer found front clutch seal in the transmission failed, dealer replaced all clutches and seals and rebuild o/d assembly, the cooler hose was replaced due to a bubble on side of hose. *slc | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| I sent a defect investigation in earlier today but i had forgotten about this one until now. we had a problem with the transmission & had to have it completely overhauled. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 2 | 06/30/1997 | |
| Rear seat belt does not fasten properly. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Drivers seat belt failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 12/18/1995 | ||
| No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision. also driver's and passenger's shoulder harnesses did not restrain driver or child in passenger's seat, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/02/1997 | 1 | 02/02/1997 | |
| Seats are torn/threads unraveling. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Faulty brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/20/2001 | 4 | 06/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/03/2007 | 265857 | 3 | 05/10/2005 |
| I would like to inform you of my 1996 dodge grand caravan the dash board is cracked and the vehicle stopped running in the middle of the road my gauges have been acting up ever since my dash started cracking my ac comes on and off my radio comes and goes my hazard lights don't come on when my gauges don't work my airbag lights come and go off while driving and my windows don't work when my airbag light comes on ant the radio goes out when this happens my van is at the repair shop at this time nothing works on it not it will not start when it stopped it stopped dead in the road while driving on a busy highway in the lane of traffic.*tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/29/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Transmission is hard when shifting gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak rear door leaked water at top. dealer found front clutch seal in the transmission failed, dealer replaced all clutches and seals and rebuild o/d assembly, the cooler hose was replaced due to a bubble on side of hose. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle's strut tower rusted through completely. the consumer believes the manufacturer should issue a strut tower recall. *nm *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/05/2002 | 2 | ||
| While driving on or about 60-65mph my dunlop radail rover at tires with only 6000 miles on them are separating. went back to tire kingdom in seminole fl and had it replaced. a month later a second tire on my van separated also and again returned to tire kingdom for an answer only to find no one will do anyrthing about it except to replace the defective tires at my cost. want to find out after the firestone incidence if anyone else has had these tires go bad on them number one reason being to protect the safty of other people as well as mine, thank you. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 10 | ||
| The vehicle revs up/idles when at the stop. the only time this will not occur is when the air conditioner is running, and driver must hit the brakes. vehicle has been in for service 9-10 times, and dealer cannot determine what is causing the defect. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalls intermittently. vehicle towed to dealer. the next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. engine check light came on. *ak *ml | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 15 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | BROOKSVILLE | AUTO WAY FORD | 3527963525 |