1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 1,157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights have steadily become fogged/ discolored. Believe this is caused by some kind of oxidation of the material from being exposed to the sun and other elements. Replaced one headlight with used partially clear unit 2 years ago. It to now is fogged to the point I can drive with my high beams on and no one knows it. My caravan headlights on bright are considerably less bright than my 10 yr old civic on normal setting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013697, filed 2003-03, 120,000 miles“While driving, the front headlights lens fogged up, which made it difficult for the consumer to see during night hours. Ak the consumer was aware that this was a big problem with Dodge per Dodge dealers. The entire head light assembly would have to be replaced in order to resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10079575, filed 2004-08, 98,000 miles“Consumer complains about a headlight problem. The lens is not giving off enough light when driving at night. It appears that the lens is filled with condensation, and limits the amount of light being projected during night driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10065285, filed 2004-03, 87,000 miles“I recently reported the following defect to Dodge: the head light assemblies on my 1996 Grand Caravan have become fogged over. I've noticed reduced night visibility as a result. I've noticed the same degradation in head light assemblies on other caravans in our neighborhood. I took the vehicle to our local dealer who acknowledge the problem but said Dodge hadn't issued any recall as of yet. This loss of clarity in the headlight assembly material will lead to night time accidents if not corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005303, filed 2003-02“! State annual car inspection 2. Failed inspection due to headlight assembly plastic cover faded and would not allow sufficient light to pass inspection. This I believe is a manufacturer defect as it is common on all Dodge Grand Caravan (1996) and neon cars. This defect is something I believe should have been known to the manufacturer. It is certainly a safety defect affecting many chrysler vehicles. 3. The part quoted from the dealer was #281.00 plus tax and installation I was told by my auto mechanic that this was a common problem with may 1996 Dodge caravan vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144980, filed 2005-12Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 48 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 150 | 15% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 24 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
106 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
100 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsBody and structure
59 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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