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1995 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan is among the quieter years of the Grand Caravan on NHTSA's books: 118 complaints (67% below the model's median year), 3 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (25), body & structure (20), and engine (15), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

118

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

5

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Grand Caravan years?

Grand Caravan NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted1,962 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 12 complaints1989: 30 complaints1990: 69 complaints1991: 150 complaints1992: 319 complaints1993: 391 complaints1994: 248 complaints1995: 118 complaints1996: 1,860 complaints1997: 857 complaints1998: 761 complaints1999: 599 complaints2000: 558 complaints2001: 362 complaints2002: 417 complaints2003: 289 complaints2004: 144 complaints2005: 1,341 complaints2006: 378 complaints2007: 273 complaints2008: 1,962 complaints2009: 798 complaints2010: 1,307 complaints2011: 821 complaints2012: 816 complaints2013: 656 complaints2014: 476 complaints2015: 348 complaints2016: 1,220 complaints2017: 531 complaints2018: 349 complaints2019: 307 complaints2020: 23 complaints
Grand Caravan NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2521%
Body & Structure2017%
Engine1513%
Seat Belts87%
Airbags87%
Brakes76%
Visibility & Wipers65%
Fuel System65%
Electrical System43%
Speed Control33%
Child Seat33%
Steering22%
Other22%
Lighting22%
Suspension22%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)22%
Tires & Wheels11%
Seats11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

99V113000AirbagsMay 6, 1999 · 736,824 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

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.

95I001001Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 66,407 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1995.

95I001005Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 1,342,202 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“COST $2400. TRANSMISSION SHOP KEEPS THEM ON THE SHELF, SINCE FAILURE IS SO COMMON!!! ONE TECHNICIAN THINKS HE'S DONE 13 OF THEM. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH, I FEEL LIKE A SCHMUCK FOR BUYING THE VEHICLE. I HAD NO IDEA CHRYSLER SOLD SUCH A PIECE OF CRAP. I HOPE DAIMLER FIRES ALL THEIR BUTTS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 31, 2001

“DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE IS RIPPING OFF METAL OF FRAME, DOOR COULD POSSIBLY FALL OFF. DEALER SAID NEEDED TO EITHER SPOT WELD OR REPLACE FRAME. *AK UPON EXAMINING THE DOOR, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DOOR HAD DROPPED SEVERAL INCHES AND WAS GADUALLY SEPARATING FROM THE BODY FRAME. THE SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 15, 2000

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 1, 2011

“DRIVING 30-40MPH, SLID ON ICE STRAIGHT INTO STANDING FULL SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK. NEITHER DRIVER OR PASSANGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR ESTIMATE AND QUESTIONED BODY SHOP/SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT MY CURIOSITY AS TO WHY THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND HE STATED THAT HE WONDERED THE SAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 6, 2001 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · September 20, 2004

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan — common questions

Is the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 118 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Grand Caravan year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1995 Grand Caravan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (25 complaints), body & structure (20 complaints), engine (15 complaints).

Does the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 5 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Grand Caravan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Caravan years to avoid are 2008, 1996, 2005, 2010, 2016, 1997, 2011, 2012, 2009, 1998, 2013, 1999, 2000, 1993, 1991. The cleanest record among Grand Caravan years belongs to 1986.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.