Cooling Fan problems of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Eight problems related to cooling fan have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2002

Three fan belts had to be replaced due to a defective tensioner. Vehicle at repair shop. Feel free to provide any further information.

2 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2002

Had a radiator fan relay recall on 1996 Dodge Caravan replaced 3 times and radiator fan still continues to come on at various times when car is not running, running battery dead, front w/s wiper blades comes on by itself, lost fm stereo frequency all together. Cannot depend on this with 2 small children.

3 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2002

Vehicle is leaking green coolant and knocking very loudly, consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and he stated engine fan was not working and causing vehicle to run hot, took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that by fans not working, and causing knocking and leak. There is a recall on radiator fan relay. Driver is having recall performed.

4 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 07/16/1999

Pin missing (not installed) in fan causing it to become loose. Nlm.

5 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Radiator fan switch broke, causing vehicle to overheat continuously which may cause an accident. Dealr replaced switch. Cause unknown.

6 Cooling Fan problem

I received a radiator fan relay recall, could this defective relay help the major transmition seals fail? if so, is Dodge/Chrysler respnsible for the $1300 repair of the faulty transmision seals? if so, how do I file a claim with the manufacturer? the transmission repair shop claims the seal failure was due to extreme heat, he stated that the seals were very brittle, like dry noodles, nothing like the soft rubber that they should resemble.

7 Cooling Fan problem

The engine cooling fan stopped working while vehicle was being driven, and smoke started coming out of the vehicle. Engine overheated. Dealer has vehicle right now.

8 Cooling Fan problem

Relay to the exhaust fan failed causing overheating of the engine. Mjs.




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