10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,742 miles

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system problems

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Comments

problem #13

Jan 202014

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel leaking from the fuel tank and the injection base. Start January 20,2014. I am a new owner.

- Birmingam, AL, USA

problem #12

Jun 152003

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,650 miles
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.

- W. Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #11

Sep 162002

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The consumer experienced a strong smell of raw fuel inside the vehicle and the garage possibly caused by a faulty fuel tank.

- Nora, IL, USA

problem #10

Feb 242000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer took children to school and could smell gas, consumer had received a recall regarding the fuel pump, however after speaking with the dealer he did not believe this problem had to do with the recall, after package, vehicle went into house, neighbor called her and stated her vehicle was on fire and was totaled, claim 20-5211-880.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #9

Feb 242000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, consumer smelled gas, had received recall regarding fuel pump and made an appointment with the dealership after smelling the gas, vehicle experienced fire, claim 20-5211-880.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #8

Dec 302000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
There is a very strong fuel smell coming into cab of vehicle. Consumer is afraid that a fire may start.

- Norwork, OH, USA

problem #7

Apr 232002

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer states taking the vehicle in for the fuel leak recall(NHTSA id#00-V-268-000 manufacturer recall id# 895). The vehicle had a leak at the top seam of the fuel tank. The consumer states each time the tank was filled the smell of gas lingered for at least two days. The problem did not start until the recall was performed. The dealer was notified.

- Mcleansville, NC, USA

problem #6

Feb 242000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took children to school and could smell gas, consumer had received a recall regarding the fuel pump, however after speaking with the dealer he did not believe this problem had to do with the recall, after package, vehicle went into house, neighbor called her and stated her vehicle was on fire and was totaled, claim 20-5211-880.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Feb 242000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, consumer smelled gas, had received recall regarding fuel pump and made an appointment with the dealership after smelling the gas, vehicle experienced fire, claim 20-5211-880.

- Tomsham, MI, USA

problem #4

Sep 092001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel rail was leaking gasoline into engine. Consumer felt that vehicle should be included in recall #00V268000 for fuel leakage. Dealer has been contacted.

- Masa, AZ, USA

problem #3

Nov 092000

Grand Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle experiencing fuel fumes/order leakages coming into the vehicle while driving. Vehicle inspected by independent repair shop and unable to locate cause. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing can be done until consumer received a recall. Seeking help from NHTSA on this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 071997

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Fuel system and steering problems.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 271996

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel odor.

- Covington, LA, USA

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