1996 Dodge Van Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Dodge Van, 22% of the 18 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.
“The whole cooling system was found to be completely rusted out a few months ago. We had the cooling system fixed once & just found out that it is rusted again today. It was replaced the first time by goodyear (where son works). It cost about $1000.00 the first time to fix it. The fuel tank was leaking a good while back, was fixed & started leaking again. The fuel tank problem was fixed twice, both times under warranty if I remember right. We had it fixed at a Dodge dealership in hamilton. …”
NHTSA complaint #742804, filed 2001-03“Vehicle stalls intermittently. Vehicle towed to dealer. The next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. Engine check light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #846184, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Van
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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