1996 Dodge Van Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 265,857miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Dodge Van, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 265,857 miles.
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 would like to inform you of my 1996 Dodge grand caravan the dash board is cracked and the vehicle stopped running in the middle of the road my gauges have been acting up ever since my dash started cracking my AC comes on and off my radio comes and goes my hazard lights don't come on when my gauges don't work my airbag lights come and go off while driving and my windows don't work when my airbag light comes on ant the radio goes out when this happens my VAN is at the repair shop at this time nothing works on it not it will not start when it stopped it stopped dead in the road while driving…”
NHTSA complaint #10189769, filed 2007-05, 265,857 miles“Transmission is hard when shifting gears. Dealership is aware of problem. Rear door leaked water at top. Dealer found front clutch seal in the transmission failed, dealer replaced all clutches and seals and rebuild o/d assembly, the cooler hose was replaced due to a bubble on side of hose.”
NHTSA complaint #891757, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Van
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 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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