1995 Dodge Caravan Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2017 · 56 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge Caravan, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 126,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (11% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rear axle: mentioned in 6 of 56 complaints (11%)
  • Brakes pedal: mentioned in 5 of 56 complaints (9%)

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?

Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles0 · 0%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles0 · 0%
100k–150k miles1 · 100%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 56 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.

Dodge Caravan service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year

Peak: 1996, with 139 complaints
1995: 561995561996: 1391391997: 661997661998: 41411999: 441999442000: 49492001: 132001132002: 12122003: 312003312004: 772005: 142005142006: 662007: 5200752008: 41412009: 5200952010: 662011: 120111

n = 536 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes, Hydraulic complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2011 Caravan11%280,000
2010 Caravan63%19,606
2009 Caravan54%37,859
2008 Caravan4114%23,000
2007 Caravan56%20,000
2006 Caravan63%28,500
2005 Caravan143%30,000
2004 Caravan711%32,700
2003 Caravan3116%30,000
2002 Caravan125%39,500
2001 Caravan135%55,000
2000 Caravan4910%40,000
1999 Caravan448%102,875
1998 Caravan417%69,000
1997 Caravan669%96,183
1996 Caravan13910%82,500
1995 Caravan5611%126,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 1996, with 19 complaints
1995: 121995121996: 191996191997: 4199741998: 2199821999: 8199982000: 3200032001: 5200152002: 1200212003: 1200312006: 120061

n = 56 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Dodge Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle transmission began to slip. There was a squealing noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

Received Jun 30, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10161119

The anti-lock brake system light illuminated when the brake pedal was pressed, and the pedal traveled all the way to the floor. The consumer was told the abs pump was constantly in motion, affecting the control of braking. *jb

Received Apr 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10016048

Brake pedal has a soft spot. When pressing brakes pedal goes to the floor, and makes a grinding noise until it comes to a complete stop.*ak

Received Feb 25, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8004504
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 1995 Dodge Caravans have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Dodge Caravan (11% of the 489 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Caravan service brakes, hydraulic?

No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

The median reported mileage is 126,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge Caravan?

The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 6 of 56 complaints, followed by “brakes pedal” (5).

Other 1995 Dodge Caravan problems

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