Table 1 shows 21 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (30 problems).
My 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan has the serpentine belt issue. It falls of if it rains. This problem is due to a design flaw from Dodge. They used smooth pulleys instead of groved. In addition gates had to make a kit to fix this one single issue because it is so common. Read details...
Camshaft on 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan failed (broke into two pieces) while driving down the ohio turnpike with family (two young children) in the van - failure of all power assist and foward motion (other than coasting) was immediate. Read details...
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning which made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. Read details...