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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls, newest first

November 7, 2002NHTSA 02V2930001,500,521 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Consequence
This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began November 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 13, 2000NHTSA 00V2680001,163,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary
Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 9, 1999NHTSA 99V216000635,469 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Consequence
If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 1998NHTSA 98V185000157,000 vehicles potentially affected

Child seat

Summary
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
Consequence
This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Remedy
Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 18, 1996NHTSA 96V136000200 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Integrated child seat

Summary
The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 11, 1996NHTSA 96V00600040,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

Summary
In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Consequence
Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 8, 1995NHTSA 95V23600080,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Consequence
Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 28, 1995NHTSA 95V22500020,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.
Consequence
In case of an accident, the bolt may fail and can cause the seat to break away from the seat risers, which increases the potentialof injury to its occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,157 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
31
Fires reported
42
Injuries reported
41
Deaths reported
7

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system195
  2. Air bags181
  3. Power train › Automatic transmission168
  4. Service brakes123
  5. Vehicle speed control113

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Questions

Does the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, fuel system, gasoline, child seat, seat belts, engine and engine cooling, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
1,157 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.