1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of the 1,157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For 3 summers in a row, we have had to recharge the air condition system for it to only work 3-4 weeks at a time. Our mechanic says that it isn't that the air conditing unit has failed it seems to be loosing the freon some where.the locks on the van to the tail gate doesn't seem to work correctly, 90% of the time you have to beat on the lock from the out side for it to unlock. We have also replaced the brake pad approx 3 times and they still squeak and seem to grab at times.”
NHTSA complaint #10070396, filed 2004-01, 120,000 miles“While driving vehicle lost brake power, and somehow the driver stopped the vehicle without incident. Consumer determined that a hole in the brake differential proportional valve caused the brake fluid to leak. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that valve was welded in the wrong spot, causing the valve to wear out over a period of time. Brake differential proportional valve was replaced .”
NHTSA complaint #10060951, filed 2004-02, 110,000 miles“While driving cruise control increased the speed of the vehicle. Consumer was unable to disengage the system. Vehicle went in access of 85 miles per hour. Vehicle was stopped by applying pressure to the brakes. The consumer stated that extreme pressure on the brakes was required to slow the vehicle over a distance of one mile. A large amount of smoke emitting from the front brakes for several minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10089445, filed 2004-12, 104,351 miles“Rear brake hydraulic proportioning valve rusted through, leaking again. Replaced the same item on 2-21-01 for the same problem. Resulting in little to no braking.”
NHTSA complaint #10149939, filed 2006-02, 194,000 miles“Belt tensioner failed and hit the main pulley which was damaged and replaced. Brakes pulsated at around 30k miles. They were maintained by turning the rotors, but the problem came back after a month. All of these problems where paid out of my pocket after I was told it is not covered under the extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #715748, filed 1999-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 4% |
| 2012 | 38 | 7% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 88 | 10% |
| 2009 | 64 | 12% |
| 2008 | 212 | 16% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 | 15 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 | 36 | 12% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 45 | 10% |
| 1999 | 54 | 13% |
| 1998 | 44 | 8% |
| 1997 | 71 | 12% |
| 1996 | 106 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 10% |
| 1993 | 97 | 34% |
| 1992 | 65 | 25% |
| 1991 | 34 | 26% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
211 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsFuel system
181 complaintsEngine cooling
177 complaintsVehicle speed control
124 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
100 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsEquipment
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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