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1996 Dodge Caravan: hesitation when accelerating

9 of the 1,394 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

  • 2015
    2
  • 2012
    1
  • 2011
    2
  • 2010
    1
  • 2009
    2
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    3
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    9
  • 1995
    5
  • 1994
    3
  • 1993
    8
  • 1992
    2
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 29, 2008 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the shocks underneath the driver's side of the vehicle were going straight through the metal, which holds the wheel in place. The failure causes the vehicle to hesitate at times. While driving over small bumps in the road at 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly veered to the opposite side of the road. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer a few times, but they stated that there was only a kit used to seal the shocks in place; however, it is a temporary remedy and the failure would most likely recur. There is currently not a permanent repair for this defect. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Transmission · 98,750 miles · VA

Transmission experiencing 2nd gear slippage causing hesitation and degraded acceleration which is a safety issue for entering highway traffic.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · KY

While driving in cold weather the vehicle will not change gears. Also after the vehicle was parked over night it hesitated when moving into the reverse gear then abruptly engaged. *ph

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Transmission · MO

In middle of intersection vehicle stopped moving and engine was still running. None of warning indicating lights came on as vehicle hesitated to cut off. No contact has been made to dealer.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Electrical · MD

Upon slowing down to 10-15 MPH vehicle will hesitate, and then completely stall, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the cause.*ak the dealer believed the transmission failure is causing the problem and replaced it . When the problem continued the dealer replace the torque convertors, battery and finally fuel pump but the problem continued.

Filed Mar 29, 2000 · Engine · CO

While traveling on the street at 25-30 MPH vehicle commenced to run very poorly, and it started to vibrate/hesitate and lose power. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed of a defective rocker arm, and a snapped engine head gasket. Manufacturer was contacted.

Filed Mar 5, 2000 · Engine · FL

Air conditioner causing a loud, grinding noise while running. Slight hesitation of engine while this is happening. Problem increasing in intensity over time.

Filed Oct 26, 1998 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

When driving at any speed, the transmission went out, and the computer made the vehicle shift. The computer went out and the vehicle started up, and sometimes the vehicle will delay. *ak consumer states prior to the transmission going out, the engine would make the same noise every time, transmission hesitates before going into gear, finally on 20-oct-98, vehicle was hooked up to a computer showing faulty transmission.

Filed Mar 7, 1996 · Transmission · NE

When the vehicle is put in reverse and the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle stalls/hesitates/stumbles, causing the conusmer to have a near accident.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan hesitation

Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?

9 of 1,394 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?

There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Airbag light 165Adaptive cruise 110Wipers 102Fuel leak 64Stalling 58Fuel pump 40Door locks 39ABS 34Fire or smoke 33Brake failure 32Fuel smell 27Transmission failure 27Headlights 24Loss of power 21Power steering loss 21No deployment 19Overheating 19Grinding brakes 16Check engine light 16Coil spring 10Jerking 10Ball joint 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Oil consumption 8Premature wear 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5Steering lock-up 5

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