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Dodge Grand Caravan

1996–2000 only

248 classified complaints 1 recall

1996–2000 Dodge Grand Caravan models have 248 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys, typically surfacing around 125,000 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 Grand Caravan report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

2011–2015

2016–2020

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 55 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 26 complaints

Median onset: 117,500 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 23 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 186,425 miles. 13.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 157,373 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 129,991 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 13 complaints

Median onset: 204,400 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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 Grand Caravan report for every year and full specs/safety data.