1996 Dodge Caravan seats problems

21 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 9
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
9
Mid/rear assembly
3
Front assembly: power adjust
1
Front assembly: head restraint
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Caravan seats problems in other years

Related recalls

SeatsReported November 28, 1995 · 20,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.
Risk: In case of an accident, the bolt may fail and can cause the seat to break away from the seat risers, which increases the potentialof injury to its occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts.

Recall number 95V225000 · Recall details

What 1996 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Seats · NY

Dt: the contact owned a 1996 dodge caravan. Had to have seat welded because it would lean all the way back. This was on the driver's side seat, and it was a high back. This is the first time the seat has been welded. He knew a couple of people where the seat fell backwards while they where driving onthe highway. This seat cost $216. 00.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Seats · 47,000 miles · NY

Consumer stated the drivers seat back is broken. The seat doesn't come up all the way and it doesn't recline backward *jb ...took vehicle to meroke auto repair in merrick, ny, and mechanic stated the seat should be recalled. It is a main structure in the vehicle.*ak consumer called junk yards looking for a seat and they said that the seats they have are either the same or worst.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Seats · NY

The driver's seat back was not stable. *nm the base attachment to the seat had broken. *sc

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Seats · MD

Vehicle seat back collapsed.*mr while driving the drivers seat back suddenly collapsed. The driver almost lost control of the vehicle. The consumer contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Seats · 80,000 miles · GA

Consumer states that vehicle's back seat will not lock even with occupants. Please provide additional information. Ts

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Airbags, Seats · GA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a accident and the airbags failed to deploy, consumer also stated that the seat collapsed, there was one injury.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Seats · NY · crash · 2 injuries

While at a stop another vehicle rear ended consumer at about 55 MPH. Both passengers' side seatbacks collasped. As a result of seatback collasping consumer felt some of the injuries would not have been so bad. Please provide any further information.

Filed Dec 26, 2001 · Seats · CA

Driver's side seatback collapsed unexpectedly. Consumer feels lucky not being on a freeway. Please provide any further information. Please provide any further information.

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Engine, Seats · TX

Power seat stopped operating properly. Unable to move seat back and forth. Manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost was paid by consumer. *ak engine overheated due to thermostat failure. Rattle in rear seat while driving due to seat risors and adjusters failure.

Filed May 4, 2000 · Seats · NY

Tubular bar sheared off, causing driver's seat to fall back which could have caused loss of vehicle control and injuries.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan seats

Does the 1996 Dodge Caravan have seats problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Caravan seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Caravan seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V225000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad seats?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most seats complaints are 1993 (31 complaints), 1995 (22 complaints) and 1996 (21 complaints).