1995 Dodge Grand Caravan: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 108 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 was approximately 160,000. Updated 12/20/11*lj”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2011
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2005
“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 unusable as well. Neither part has been repaired or replaced.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2004
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“Fuel injection racks on my 1995 grand caravan [xxx] split, spilling fuel over engine. I was told that other grand caravans were covered by a recall, but that mine was not. Fuel racks were replaced at a cost of $560.71 but chrysler refuses to reimburse me even though this failure is similar to the recall. I would like the NHTSA to reconsider the limits of its recall for this failure on grand caravans.*ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2004
“Windshield wipers malfunction. They will either come on or go off without turning the switch. This is a common problem, and there's a tsb on this issue, indicating that the failing part is the bcm (not found in artemis), per the dealership.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2003
“Failure of airbag system to deploy during a vehicular accident. Vehicle impact had enough energy to bend the frame of "complaint" vehicle. Both vehicles were written-off by their respective insurance companies. *la”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2003
“The consumer smelled gas coming from the truck, he opened the hood and discovered a fuel leak. It was confirmed by a mechanic, there was a fuel injection rail crossover tube leak and the fuel rail needed to be replaced. *jb ph *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2003
“While driving, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted for about ten minutes. *nlm the first occurrence was diagnosed as a glitch, then the problem was diagnosed as map sensor. The consumer hadn't experience another problem since. *scc *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2003
“The front driver door frame is breaking off metal. Ts the driver door mounting point on the body, is cracking from the flex of the door and will eventually break completely off. Scc”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2002
“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 108 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most complained-about area is power train (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 132,403 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.