1996 Dodge Caravan Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 2% of the 1,403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front passenger's side tire tread separated while driving 68 MPH. The driver was able to control the vehicle to the shoulder without injuries to herself. Tire- general, touring, p21565r/16. Three months prior, a different tire of the same model, completely separated on the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #10042599, filed 2003-12, 99,000 miles“Purchased the tires on april 24,2004 from sears. I had my fiance take my vehicle back to sears approximately a month or month and a half ago and reported to them that there was a problem with the tires and all they did was rotate all 4 tires for me. Then tonight 12/4/04 we were driving home from outting with my children and driving 55m.p.h. And had to pull of the highway for a flat tire. Upon further inspection of the tire you could see where it looks to be the beading seperated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102162, filed 2004-12“On 22 april 2002 at approximately 5:35 pm while driving on I-10 west near lordsburg, nm my van started to vibrate violently. I assumed it was uneven pavement however when I slowed down the vibration diminished but did not cease. Not sure what the problem was I exited and stopped for the day. The next morning while inspecting the car I noticed the passenger side rear tire was coming apart (badly). I had the damaged tire changed and the others inspected. The other tires appeared fine. I bought the tires new in april 1999. They have approximately 34,000 miles on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #761494, filed 2002-05“Goodyear, conquest tires on Dodge, Caravan, 1996, size 215-65-r15, original equipment has given consumer problems. First tire, back left tire, went out about 4 months ago. Then, a few months later other three went out all at one time. Took vehicle to a gas station to get tires repaired, and attendent told consumer that he needed to get new tires because lining was not in good shape. Steel belt failure.”
NHTSA complaint #877751, filed 2001-01“Orginial equipment on a 1996 Dodge, Caravan 1995, tire size p215/65r15, DOT number m3t247x395, and tires have 49 thousand miles on them. 1 out of the 4 tires blewout when driving 60-65 MPH. Left rear tire tread peeled off 12 inch section, tread was flapping, three other tires have devoloped bubbles around the tread. Tires were inspected and noted there was 50% of tread left. The right rear tire blew out too.”
NHTSA complaint #869015, filed 2000-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 21 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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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