Battery Dead problems of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Four problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2000

Light switch has shorted out, causing battery to die. When battery is charged with jumper cables and vehicle is started, smoke from light switch fills cab. I feel that this is a safety hazard which should be looked at.

2 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 04/13/1998

Battery failed. Yh.

3 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 03/24/1998

Battery failed several times.

4 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 11/27/1996

Battery failed.

Other Electrical System related problems of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Electrical System problems	22
Horn Assembly problems	20
Dash Wiring problems	14
Ignition problems	14
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	8
Underhood Wiring problems	6
Battery Dead problems	6
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	5
Ignition Module problems	5
Wiring problems	5
Battery problems	5
Starter problems	2

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