MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Caravan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Dodge Caravan
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
489
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1989 1990: 283 complaints 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1995: 489 complaints 1995 489 1996: 1,403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints
1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1987 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1990: 283 complaints 1990 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1995: 489 complaints 1995 489 1996: 1,403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2002 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2005: 537 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2011 2012: 87 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020
1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1986 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1988 1989: 194 complaints 1990: 283 complaints 1990 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1992 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1995: 489 complaints 1995 489 1996: 1,403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1998 1999: 555 complaints 2000: 470 complaints 2000 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2002 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020

1995: 489 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198772
1988107
1989194
1990283
1991623
1992923
1993955
1994661
1995489
19961,403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200465
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

20% · 98 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 74 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Air bags

14% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 35 MPH, drivers air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-11

Service brakes

12% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

9% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Front door hinge mount sheet metal tears or cracks. Door latches fail do to sagging doors. Sheet metal has cracked going back into the fire wall bulkhead. Doors can fly open on outside turns with out warning, potentially dislodging passengets.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-14

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 489 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1995-09-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001001 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.…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1995-12-22Latches/locks/linkages95I001005 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.…

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during December 1995.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  5. I
    1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  6. I
    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
  7. I
    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  8. I
    1997-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-03-17 Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
  9. R
    1999-08-02Air bags99V113000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  11. R
    Date not on fileEquipment03E045000 Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above.

    Remedy: Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part No. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 98 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 74 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 67 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03E045000 · Equipment
  • Recall 95I001001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001005 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 99V113000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge Caravan is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Caravan have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.