Most common 1996 Dodge Van problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Van complaints by model year
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What 1996 Dodge Van owners say
Engine & cooling
The whole cooling system was found to be completely rusted out a few months ago. We had the cooling system fixed once & just found out that it is rusted again today. It was replaced the first time by Goodyear (where son works). It cost about $1000.00 the first time to fix it. The fuel tank was leaking a good while back, was fixed & started leaking again. The fuel tank problem was fixed twice, both times under warranty if I remember right. We had it fixed at a Dodge dealership in hamilton. I have had a problem every since it was fixed the second time that when you pump gas into it it constantly stops like there is something keeping the gas from pumping in properly. I still have the problem when filling up with gas. The reason we had the cooling system fixed at Goodyear instead of the dealership is because we didn't like the job they did before on the fuel leak.
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Vehicle towed to dealer. The next time the hazard lights and the power windows didn't work. Engine check light came on.
Seat belts
No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision. Also driver's and passenger's shoulder harnesses did not restrain driver or child in passenger's seat, resulting in injuries.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Dodge Van a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 Van rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Van at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Dodge Van?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about exhaust system › emission control. Next are the seat belts (3) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge Van have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Dodge Van. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Van?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 2001. See the full Dodge Van years comparison.
At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Van problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 266,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.