1996 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
The 1996 Dodge Caravan has 239 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
239
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. A MOTORIST WAS HUNKING HORN TO GET CONSUMER'S ATTENTION. WHEN LOOKING THOUGH THE REARVIEW MIRRIOR HE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDERS OF THE ROAD, AND HE/ HIS FAMILY JUMPED OUT OF VEHICLE. WHEN…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1996 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA has 239 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.