The service and repair manual for the 1996 Dodge Caravan — 3.8L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 231 cu in, OHV 3.3L V6 — 201 cu in, OHV 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | ES Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 9 recalls · 2,178 complaints · 132 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,439
- Accessories & Equipment 497
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 188
- Body & Frame 285
- Maintenance 82
- Brakes 244
- Restraints 102
- Drivelines & Axles 53
- Steering 77
- Electrical 229
- Suspension 73
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 380
- Engine Performance 787
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 180
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Caravan
- Equipment · 03E045000If this condition occurred while the vehicle is in motion, the engine could stall. also, in the pre.
- Seat Belts — integrated child seat · 95I004000
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 03E053000A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distan.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Equipment · 10E034000If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibl.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Child Seat · 98V185000This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Owners have filed 2,178 complaints and Dodge has issued 132 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the ES Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, LE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, ES Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1996 Caravan problems does it help with?
9 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Caravan, covering equipment, seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1996 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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