196 of the
1,860 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan are about the
fuel system — 11% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
115,000 miles.
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196
Complaints
1
Crashes
17
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Tank Assembly
7437.8%
Fuel Injection System
4221.4%
Fuel Pump
2211.2%
Delivery
157.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline
136.6%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
105.1%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
63.1%
Fuel System, Other
21.0%
Storage
21.0%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
21.0%
Fuel & Propulsion across every Dodge Grand Caravan year
Rubber fuel line in main engine bay is leaking fuel and cracked I have seen others that have burned down for this issue. Dodge fiat Chrysler needs to be aware that all 1996 to 2000 dodge caravans and Chrysler town and country’s could burn down if this fuel issue isn’t fixed I have already had to pay out of pocket to fix one vehicle I’m not doing it again.. my phone number if anyone at you’re agency would like to call me my cell is [XXX] thanks PLEASE HELP!! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11459290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingam, AL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE INJECTION BASE. START JANUARY 20 ,2014. I AM A NEW OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #10562047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joshua Tree, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH LEAKING FUEL TANK. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND SEVERAL FOR HER VEHICLE. SHE STATES THAT SHE NEVER RECEIVED ANY PAPERWORK FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10228430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joshua Tree, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH LEAKING FUEL TANK. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND SEVERAL FOR HER VEHICLE. SHE STATES THAT SHE NEVER RECEIVED ANY PAPERWORK FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10228430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSouthwest Canton, OHFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM) IN 2005. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, HE SMELLED A MILD BURNING ODOR. MINUTES LATER, HE NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MAJORITY OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND IT WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN NEAR THE FUEL LINES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10223788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesHuntertown, IN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* - THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 00V268000 REPAIRS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD ALREADY BEEN MADE ON THE VEHICLE PER RECALL REQUIREMENTS. THIS REPAIR WAS DONE ON DECEMBER 11, 2006. ON JANUARY 2, 2007 AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATE 6 MILES THE DRIVER SMELLED GAS FUMES SO HE DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAS FUMES KILLED 14 OF THE BIRDS THAT WERE HOUSED IN HIS GARAGE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND GAS WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE GAS THAN IT HAD PREVIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL SLOWLY LEAKING GAS 24 HOURS AFTER HE ORIGINALLY NOTICED THE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HE HAS NOT YET CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK UPDATED 2/6/2007 - *NM UPDATED 03/21/07
NHTSA complaint #10177640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesHuntertown, IN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TL* - THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 00V268000 REPAIRS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD ALREADY BEEN MADE ON THE VEHICLE PER RECALL REQUIREMENTS. THIS REPAIR WAS DONE ON DECEMBER 11, 2006. ON JANUARY 2, 2007 AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATE 6 MILES THE DRIVER SMELLED GAS FUMES SO HE DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAS FUMES KILLED 14 OF THE BIRDS THAT WERE HOUSED IN HIS GARAGE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND GAS WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE GAS THAN IT HAD PREVIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL SLOWLY LEAKING GAS 24 HOURS AFTER HE ORIGINALLY NOTICED THE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HE HAS NOT YET CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK UPDATED 2/6/2007 - *NM UPDATED 03/21/07
NHTSA complaint #10177640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 191,000 milesDafter, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FUEL FILLER NECK- RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKING WHEN REFUELING.
NHTSA complaint #10142685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesPenn Valley, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS FALLING APART AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE UP WITH GAS IT SPILLED EVERYWHERE. THE GAS WAS SEEPING OUT OF THE TOP. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND IT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL.*AK UPDATED 11/29/05.
NHTSA complaint #10140615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,000 milesClinton, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE CARAVAN LE, V6, 3.8 L. LEAKING FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN VEHICLE??S TANK IS FILLED. FUEL RUN OFF FROM THE TOP SIDE OF FUEL TANK BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND TOP OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE FUEL DOES NOT LEAK AFTER 2-4 GALLONS OF FUEL IS BURNED. VEHICLE HAS NO ACCIDENT HISTORY.
NHTSA complaint #10137687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesVirginia Beach, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
OCCASIONAL FUEL SMELL FROM CAR FOR MANY MONTHS. AFTER FILLING AND PARKING CAR WITH REAR END ON UP HILL INCLINE NOTICED GAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER CAR FROM TOP OF GAS TANK. TOOK TO DEALER THEY SAID ALL RECALLS WERE PERFORMED. THEY DROPPED TANK AND INFORMED ME THE PLASTIC TANK WAS SPLITTING AT THE SEAM ON TOP. NOT A DODGE PROBLEM . MY COST TO REPLACE $900.00. I THINK THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT SINCE I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY SEVERAL OUTSIDE MECHANICS THAT THEY HAVE REPLACED QUITE A FEW OF THESE CHRYSLER FUEL TANKS. THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE IS GREAT FOR SOME ONE PASSING BY AND FLIPPING A CIGARETTE.
NHTSA complaint #10135283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Helena, MT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL TANK, AND HAS ALREADY HAD THREE FUEL RELATED RECALLS. THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE ROLL OVER VALVE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE NOT STATED WHY THE PROBLEM WAS HAPPENING. ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FUEL LEAKED WHEN THE TANK WAS RELATIVELY FULL. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED FOUR OR FIVE MONTHS AGO. ON JULY 21, 2005 THERE WAS FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS HIS WIFE'S VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10130138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR FEUL RAIL LEAK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10128077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hallandale, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE TIME BELT COVER WAS A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10095284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,650 milesW. Melbourne, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A/C INTERNAL FAN SWITCH FAILS IN AT LEAST TWO POSITIONS AND HAVE HAD SMOKE ENTER INSIDE THE VAN WHILE DRIVING, FROM I THINK THE FAN. ONCE THE FAN IS TURNED OFF THE SMOKE GOES AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10068999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL RAIL LEAKED. RECALL 00V26800 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10059399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 172,000 milesMilton, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE FUELING GASOLINE SPILLED OUT FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE O-RING SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #10044106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reston, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT.*MR. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK UNDER THE VAN, AND SEEING THE LEAK BECOME WORSE AFTER FILLING UP THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VAN WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. *TS
NHTSA complaint #10029603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olmaha, NE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED REGARDING THE FUEL RAIL SEAL, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE, THE DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING CONSUMER.
NHTSA complaint #10008899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesCentereach, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE METER READ LESS THAN HALF A TANK OF GAS, THE VAN RAN OUT OF GAS, THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO DRIVE WHEN SOON AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS A MISFIRED CYLINDER, THE FUEL FUEL PUMP WAS BURIED INSIDE THE GAS TANK, AND WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL DROPPED BELOW THE FUEL PUMP, THE PUMP HEATED UP AND SUCKED IN AIR INSTEAD OF THE GASOLINE. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10006175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesPark Ridge, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND LEAKED FUEL. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WHICH HAD ADDITIONAL BRACKETS. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW. SCC
NHTSA complaint #10006883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,662 milesLawrence, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. MECHANIC DETERMINED A FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE IS POROUS FROM FRAME TO FUEL RAIL, SPRAYING FUEL OVER ENGINE. TS
NHTSA complaint #10004123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Island, NH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A FUEL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VENTS, AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. BUILT IN CHECK ON TOP OF FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING. .*JB.
NHTSA complaint #10002532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesAtlanta, GAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON DECEMBER 05/2002 MY 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAR WAS JUST WARMING UP PRIOR TO BEING USED TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA FIRE DEPARTMENT. I LEARNED AFTER THE FIRE THAT CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL RELATED TO A FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM DEFECT. I HAVE ALL MAJOR MECHANIC WORK DONE AT THE AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND WAS NEVER TOLD OF THIS RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10000064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Topeka, KSFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
THE VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN 2-3 HOURS PRIOR AND PARKED. AT 3:00 AM WHILE PARKED, THE VAN CAUGHT FIRE IN THE FRONT MORE SO TO THE LEFT SIDE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MELTED ALONG WITH THE FRONT TIRES, DASHBOARD, ETC. DIAMLER CHRYSLER IS SENDING A REPRESENTATIVE OUT TO DIAGNOSE THE VAN. THIS VAN HAS A 3.3 LITRE ENGINE AS STATED IN THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL RAIL CROSS OVER TUBE -O- RING; NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V293000, WHICH THE OWNER HAS YET TO FIND OUT IF ACTUAL RECALL AFFECTS HER VAN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS
NHTSA complaint #8023006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owensboro, KY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK LEAKED PROFUSELY WHEN FULL. TANK HAD A LEAKY VENT ON TOP REPAIRED COST $300. I NOTICED SEVERAL OF THESE TANKS SETTING AROUND THE DEALERS REPAIR AREA THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DT
NHTSA complaint #769555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesSececa, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. TS *TT
NHTSA complaint #8021313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sandia Park, NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE FUEL TANK PIPE FILLER NECK HAS BROKEN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *MR ONE OR MORE OF THE PLASTIC HOSES EXITING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WERE LEAKING. THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. DAIMLER CHRYSLER REPLACED WITH STEEL TANK AND FUEL LINES. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE AT A PRICE OF $740.78. DAIMLER CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE LEAKING FUEL IN THE GARAGE WAS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #8020219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nora, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A STRONG SMELL OF RAW FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY FUEL TANK.
NHTSA complaint #567480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marshfield Hills, MAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
AFTER RECEIVING THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE (96V-002) THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE DEALER, APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS LATER THE FUEL TANK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE INITIAL REPAIR WAS DONE INCORRECTLY OR WAS NOT DONE AT ALL THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING COMPENSATION FOR THE LOSSES SUSTAINED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #564745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.