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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seats problems

11 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
1%
crashes
2
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front assembly: recliner
    4
  • Front assembly: head restraint
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Grand Caravan seats problems in other years

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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 Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Seats · IL

While driving 65 MPH and without prior warning driver's seatback broke. Brake was not applied. No injury.

Filed Jun 2, 2000 · Seats · NY

While pulling driver's seat up to drive and once vehicle is in route, seat slides back,causing poor driving. Seat does not lock in place. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Seats · TX · crash

During impact with embankment the right rear passenger seat tilted forward due to failure of the locking mechanism which holds the seat down.

Filed Dec 14, 1999 · Seats · MO · 1 injury

The driver seat broke on impact during accident resulting in injury to the driver. Yh

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Body, Brakes · VA

Transmission failed.

Filed Feb 23, 1999 · Brakes, Seats · MN

Dealer does not recognize that these are safety issues(seat problem was defined in previos service orders)

Filed Jan 5, 1999 · Seats · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was rear ended in which the middle rear seat became detached from the floorboard, resulting in the seat flying into the driver side seat. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak.et.

Filed Jul 14, 1998 · Seats · NY

Head rests for the bench seat will not lock in position.

Filed Mar 14, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Brake cylinders failed.

Filed Feb 6, 1997 · Body, Seats · FL · 1 injury

Removable seat has sharp edges, causing injuries when removed due to a design problem, in for repairs, door edge guard around the metal edges bolts are still coming out.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seats

Does the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan have seats problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seats?

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

What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have bad seats?

The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most seats complaints are 2014 (61 complaints), 2015 (57 complaints) and 2013 (44 complaints).

Other 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Airbags 211Transmission 208Electrical 197Fuel system 180Engine 175Acceleration 124Brakes 106Visibility 101Steering 74Suspension 60Body 59Lights 31Locks 26Seat belts 22Tires 17Wheels 1

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