1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,860
- rank #109 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 181 complaints (10%)
- Reported harm
- 40 crashes / 42 injuries
- 7 deaths; 68 fires
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,962
- rank #93 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 7
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 807 complaints (41%)
- Reported harm
- 47 crashes / 37 injuries
- 3 deaths; 25 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
102
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
7
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
Top component overlap
Different families
Air Bags vs Electrical System
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan problem mix
- AIR BAGS 181
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 168
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 113
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN 107
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 80
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 807
- AIR BAGS 286
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 126
- ENGINE 117
- SERVICE BRAKES 74
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,860 vs 1,962). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).