1996 Dodge Van Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Dodge Van recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Dodge Van.

Most common 1996 Dodge Van problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Seat Belts	3
Visibility	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Power Train	2
Structure	2
Air Bags	1
Parking Brake	1
Seats	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2007-05-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
SERPENTINE BELT FREQUENTLY COMES OFF, RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING AND OIL PUMP FAILURE.*AK

2007-05-04, Structure
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

2005-03-01, Suspension
THE VEHICLE'S STRUT TOWER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A STRUT TOWER RECALL. *NM *NM

2002-08-15, Tires
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

2001-06-29, Power Train
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

1996 Dodge Van questions

Does the 1996 Dodge Van have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Dodge Van at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge Van?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Seat Belts (3), Visibility (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Dodge Van has been fixed?

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