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1995 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years70% below the Grand Caravan median · #29 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1086 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem24Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems

108 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 train240
Structure200
Engine and engine cooling140
Seat belts80
Air bags74
Visibility61
Fuel system, gasoline60
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Equipment40
9 other systems160

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

1 recall

1995 Dodge Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Caravan median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Grand Caravan owners report

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

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
Complaint 8020988 · Oct 16, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65-70MPH. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE OR WARNING BEFORE VEHICLE ACTED WITHOUT GEARS. MOTOR WAS RUNNING WITH NO OVERDRIVE/ BRAKE LIGHTS, AND NO ENGAGEMENT OF GEARS. ALSO, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED ON A BUSY TURNPIKE. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILD IN MARCH OF 2000. TRANSMISSION…
Complaint 893009 · Jul 17, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR OR HAVE A DELAY IN THE SHIFTING, AND WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *AK LOCKS INTO LOW GEAR (LIMP MODE). *YH
Complaint 860432 · Apr 17, 2000

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