1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 5%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 60 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% 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, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“96 Grand Caravan strut mount rust couldn't pass inspection and they said my kids could have died if I had a accident. This should be a major recall. The government involves in every aspect of our lives to keep our children safe until it makes corporation pay money to fix a known problem let see what you guys do with this. Sorry im upset just seems extremely dangerous and as I read on the internet tons of people with this problem and chrysler knows about it caused I called the to and said if I had a issue to write to you guys but most likely nothing will be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275319, filed 2009-06, 120,000 miles“There are two major problems with my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. First there is a serious vibration in the front wheel/tires. I have replaced 8 tires (in 30000 miles!), both front axles, all three motor mounts, and had the transmission overhauled, as well as having three alignment checks. The vibration is still there. The second problem involves the windshield wipers. The front wipers were, for a time, coming on any time they felt like it; this was remedied by replacing the multi function switch on 09/21/01. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088514, filed 2004-08, 92,000 miles“Nothing has happened yet, but fear of front end collapse is mounting. The strut towers look severely rusted even though older and newer vehicles of the same make and model do not demonstrate this potential failure. It seems that if this fails that the strut would push through the tower causing front wheel to move up and back resulting in loss of control, sudden swerve, and potential catastrophic collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10472513, filed 2012-08, 156,000 miles“Front strut towers rusted through. Nothing has been done to correct the failure yet, but if it completely rusts, I'm sure an accident will happen because nothing will be supporting the front of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10258712, filed 2009-02, 155,200 miles“While getting having the vehicle serviced, the consumer noticed that the body strut mount tower had completely rusted out on the driver side. The consumer was told by a certified mechanic that after a few more miles the entire front suspension would collapse.”
NHTSA complaint #10042378, filed 2003-11, 97,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 56 | 13% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 60 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
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 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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