1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 1,157 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been having all kinds of troubles with the radio since I bought it,,,, no big deal,,, untill today when coming home from my parents smoke started coming out of the interior lights control.”
NHTSA complaint #754389, filed 2001-11“I purchased this vehicle october of 1995, in march of 96 the fuse block had to be replaced along with a multi function switch because the wipers would come on by themselves while I was driving, a contact and plunger kit because the right sliding door would not always unlock when using the unlock button, the fuel tank was replaced because it only held 12 gallons of gas when it was supposed to hold 18 - 20, the tank was installed so that the tank was bowed in the middle and the front door panel was reattached to the door and the left sliding door was repaired because it would not unlock with…”
NHTSA complaint #708289, filed 1999-07“04/1997 - windshield wipers randomly turn on and off. Interior lights also go on and off randomly. Dealer said, couldn't determine cause. 01/1999 - cruise control and horn stopped working. Air bag light constantly on. Mechanic said, due to air bag problems”
NHTSA complaint #725240, filed 2000-07“Air bag light stays on continuosly, the horn no longer works, cruise control no longer works, front interior lights no longer come on when the front doors are opened, cooling fans will not run even with A/C on, hood latch doesn't always release the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #737969, filed 2000-12“We have had multiple problems in most components of this vehicle including but not limited to both rear sliding doors, front and rear wipers, coolant leakage, engine fan & belt malfunctions, intermittent stalling, transmission failure and continuous malfunction, multiple parking brake malfunction and adjustment problems, multiple interior light malfunction, rear quad seat attachment problem, and other more cosmetic related problems with cracking door panel & poorly installed carpet & seat covers.”
NHTSA complaint #703862, filed 1999-02Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
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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