1996 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 222about this part
- Share
- 16%of 1,403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,511miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 222 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 16% of the 1,403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,511 miles. 16 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was told that the clock spring recall 02v293000 and fuel tank filler neck recall 96v002000 parts will take 3-4 days to be ordered, when they called the dealership to make the appointment, it has been 3 weeks and the parts were not available. Also, vehicle overheated which caused the engine motor to go bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10068549, filed 2004-04, 123,511 miles“While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated and wouldn't reverse. There was a loud noise coming from underneath the hood. The dealership indicated that the transmission failed. Also, there was a fuel leak. The dealership replaced the filler neck front seal. The transmission was replaced. *”
NHTSA complaint #10061496, filed 2004-04, 76,000 miles“In december 2002 consumer noticed fuel leaking from the filler valve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 1/30/2003 who replaced the filler valve and the gas tank. The consumer fells they should be reimbursed for the expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #10026334, filed 2003-08, 72,943 miles“Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a heavy fuel smell entering the passenger cabin. Dealer/mechanic determined that fuel was leaking from the o-rings on the fuel injection system.”
NHTSA complaint #10053347, filed 2004-01, 70,000 miles“No accidents yet. Headlights have foggy coating on them, which we have low light visibility at night. Also, when filling up tank with gas it runs out when completely full.”
NHTSA complaint #10046912, filed 2003-11, 125,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V268000Sep 13, 2000Vehicle 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…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
- 99V216000Aug 9, 1999Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
- 96V002000Jan 16, 1996A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
- 95V236000Dec 8, 1995The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Caravan
251 complaintsEngine cooling
215 complaintsElectrical system
213 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
185 complaintsBrakes
153 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
121 complaintsVehicle speed control
115 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
61 complaintsBody and structure
58 complaintsSuspension
51 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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