1995 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 489 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 6th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (93 complaints, 19%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 57 crashes, 7 fires, 54 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 489owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 57complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 93 | 19% | 90,000 | “transmission failed” (12%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 67 | 14% | 79,807 | “air bag” (37%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 67 | 14% | 99,859 | “head gasket” (9%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 56 | 11% | 126,000 | “rear axle” (11%) | — |
| Structure | 41 | 8% | 87,245 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 40 | 8% | 76,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 37 | 8% | 78,345 | — | — |
| Steering | 26 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 25 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 4% | 157,177 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 22 | 4% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 2% | 88,658 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge Caravan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Defective air bag crash sensor (DP96014) — opened Nov 14, 1996, still open.
- Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
- Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor (PE97049) — opened Nov 18, 1997, closed Mar 17, 1998.
- Integrated child seat belt lockup (EA97003) — opened Jan 31, 1997, closed Aug 19, 1998, led to recall 97I001000.
- Integrated child seat belt lockup (SQ96016) — opened Sep 18, 1996, closed Feb 4, 1997.
- Safety blt latch operation (PE96008) — opened Jan 25, 1996, closed Jun 28, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front door hinge mount sheet metal tears or cracks. Door latches fail do to sagging doors. Sheet metal has cracked going back into the fire wall bulkhead. Doors can fly open on outside turns with out warning, potentially dislodging passengets.
Im driving along and my gauges start going on and off and flickering .then after awhile they come back on then start back up going off and on. *tr
Intermittent electric door lock failure. Had the main control panel on the driver's door replaced shortly after discovering the problem at a cost of about $175 part and labor--changed nothing. Researched on line and found that removing negative battery cable from the negative post for about 30…
Bad fuel leak from fuel rail. Huge potential for fire. *tr
Bought a new 1995 dodge caravan in may of same year. Short time later a letter notifying us of rear latch door coming open at impact----took care of it. About 3 years after that a 20 amp fuse in position #20 kept blowing, air bag light would come on and rear window wiper would go out. A short time…
Other Dodge Caravan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 93 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.