1996 Dodge Caravan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 1,403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer stated the drivers seat back is broken. The seat doesn't come up all the way and it doesn't recline backward ...took vehicle to meroke auto repair in merrick, ny, and mechanic stated the seat should be recalled. It is a main structure in the vehicle. Consumer called junk yards looking for a seat and they said that the seats they have are either the same or worst.”
NHTSA complaint #10121386, filed 2005-06, 47,000 miles“Dt: the contact owned a 1996 Dodge Caravan. Had to have seat welded because it would lean all the way back. This was on the driver's side seat, and it was a high back. This is the first time the seat has been welded. He knew a couple of people where the seat fell backwards while they where driving onthe highway. This seat cost $216. 00.”
NHTSA complaint #10131580, filed 2005-08“While at a stop another vehicle rear ended consumer at about 55 MPH. Both passengers' side seatbacks collasped. As a result of seatback collasping consumer felt some of the injuries would not have been so bad. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8008657, filed 2002-04“Power seat stopped operating properly. Unable to move seat back and forth. Manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost was paid by consumer. Engine overheated due to thermostat failure. Rattle in rear seat while driving due to seat risors and adjusters failure.”
NHTSA complaint #875824, filed 2000-12“Vehicle seat back collapsed. While driving the drivers seat back suddenly collapsed. The driver almost lost control of the vehicle. The consumer contacted the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10042576, filed 2003-10Related recalls
- 95V225000Nov 28, 1995The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996, Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 31 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 7 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Caravan
251 complaintsFuel system
222 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan
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.
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