1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,462miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 1,157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,462 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.
“On jan 2, 2009 I bought 4 kenda tires (cooper tire) from a dealer in watsonville ca. First, I had a blowout on one. It was replaced. Then a second tire blew out on the highway. Close call. Hit tree, totaled vehicle, airbags off etc. I am holding the tire for your inspection if you wish...I have photos.”
NHTSA complaint #10276897, filed 2009-07“We are not sure what is wrong with the van but the shimmy doesn't seem to be fixed by anything. We have had the tires replaced twice. We have had the transmission serviced. We have had the half shalfts looked at and they seem to be fine. I need help on deciding what to do next.”
NHTSA complaint #745109, filed 2001-05“I was travelling on the freeway at about 70 MPH when the tread blew off the left rear tire. It happened with the right rear tire about a month and a half ago the same way. The tread was not worn, the tube was intact, but the tread was completely separated from the tire. The first time it broke my brake light and dented my rear fender and bumper. This time the damage was much worse. It caused the fuel tank connection to become loose, tore the fender on either side of the tire and ripped the bumper off of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10047146, filed 2003-11“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with toyo spectrum tires size 215/65/r15 (na). The DOT number was unknown. The contact stated that while driving under 5 MPH, the steering wheel would wobble from side to side. The contact also stated that the tread was beginning to separate on all four tires and the rear passenger side tire was replaced once already. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but refused to replace the other three tires. The failure mileage of the tires was 12,000. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 163,462. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10415241, filed 2011-07, 163,462 miles“Front windshield wipers come on without activating them. In addition, bench passenger seatbelt disconnects when buckled; brakes wore out when the car had 32,000 miles; left front tire blew out on the freeway at 7,000; transmission overhauled at 44,000 miles; passenger's sliding door locks do not open when unlocked, and gas tank was leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #540423, filed 1998-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 36 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 17 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
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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