1995 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 25th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (24 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 108owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge Grand 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 | 24 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 19% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 6% | 174,802 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 6% | 143,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 132,403 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 195 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge Grand 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
- 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was jump started and taken to a dealer who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and they also offered no assistance. The failure mileage…
In 2003 i bought 8 futura plus tires made by cooper and sold by pep boys. They went on 2 different vehicles. All 8 eventually separated. One was replaced by another futura plus and it has just separated also. Each around 20000 to 30000 miles of use. In each instance pep boys refused to acknowledge…
1995 dodge grand caravan went to full throttle and no brakes due to a plastic break in restrictor jamming in throttle body holding valve open. Result was full throttle and no vacuum for brakes. Car was finally stopped by turning off ignition. *nm
As i was buckling my child into the far rear, center seat, the seat belt detached from the seat, rendering the seatbelt unusable. A couple of weeks later, when buckling my child into the far rear, left seat, the locking mechanism part of the seat belt detached from the seat, rendering that seatbelt…
A cross over in the fuel rail was leaking. Recall 00v268000 was issued on this problem. Consumer was concerned because vehicle was shooting out fuel.when it first started happening it was on the left side, and currently it is on the right side. There were no lights illuminating on the dashboard. *ak
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report power train, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.