1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,157 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.
What owners report
“VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS MAKING IT HARD TO STEER.”NHTSA complaint 537702 — filed 07/03/1998
“ENGINE SURGED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND RESULTED IN A MINOR CRASH.”NHTSA complaint 537546 — filed 06/27/1998
“WHILE TRAVELING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 824581 — filed 06/23/1998
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan: 80 of 1,157 complaints on file (6.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?
1,157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 42 involved a fire, 41 reported injuries, and 7 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
