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1995 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 489 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.3× the Caravan median · #10 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints489100 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Dodge Caravan has problems

489 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train936
Air bags6734
Engine and engine cooling672
Service brakes, hydraulic563
Structure412
Electrical system401
Visibility370
Steering261
Equipment250
13 other systems13924

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Dodge Caravan safety ratings

1995 Dodge Caravan in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSORDP96014 · still open
    Open
  3. INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUPEA97003 · closed Aug 19, 1998
    Led to recall 97I001000
  4. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  5. AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORPE97049 · closed Mar 17, 1998
    No recall
  6. INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUPSQ96016 · closed Feb 4, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 10161119 · Jun 30, 2006 · 126,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. CONSUMER WASN'T ABLE TO SEE HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Complaint 10106980 · Jan 6, 2005
ON AUGUST 11,2004 OUR 1995 DODGE CARAVAN FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED ON THE NJ TURNPIKE, WHILE GOING TO NEWARK AIRPORT. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS, IT WAS STOP AND GO ON THE WAY HOME AT NIGHT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 1995 FROM SUBURBAN DODGE IN METUCHEN, NJ. I TOOK THE CAR TO…
Complaint 10088353 · Aug 22, 2004 · 94,000 miles

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