1996 Dodge Caravan Recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998 +2 more
Reported issue: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Possible consequence: 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.
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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Possible consequence: If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
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.
- Child seatCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996–1997, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1997, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1997 +2 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
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…
- Seat belts › Integrated child seatCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
Possible consequence: This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › GasolineCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996, Dodge Stratus 1995–1996 +3 more
Reported issue: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Possible consequence: Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
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.
- SeatsCovers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996, Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 +1 more
Reported issue: The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.
Possible consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.