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Dodge Caravan

1996–2000 only

252 classified complaints

1996–2000 Dodge Caravan models have 252 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys, typically surfacing around 110,750 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1996–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Caravan report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1996–2000 only

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 61 complaints

Median onset: 110,750 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 39 complaints

Median onset: 120,194 miles. 15.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 22 complaints

Median onset: 126,500 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 116,850 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles. 21.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 132,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 8 complaints

Median onset: 117,171 miles.

Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1996–2000 model years. See the full Dodge Caravan report for every year and full specs/safety data.