MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Caravan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Dodge Caravan
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 69 complaints 1988: 103 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1989 1990: 278 complaints 1991: 617 complaints 1992: 913 complaints 1993: 949 complaints 1994: 644 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1995 1996: 1403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 64 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 2020
1995: 489 complaints
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YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198769
1988103
1989191
1990278
1991617
1992913
1993949
1994644
1995489
19961403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200464
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 33 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950411

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35 MPH, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950411

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 489
R 19950929 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSL

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.

Campaign 95I001001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951222 — latches/locks/linkages

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

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

Campaign 95I001005 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19960918 — SQ (closed 19970204)

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP

I 19961114 — DP (open)

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

I 19970131 — EA (closed 19980819)

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP

I 19971118 — PE (closed 19980317)

AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

R 19990802 — air bags

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 TUR

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.

Campaign 99V113000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Campaign 03E045000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03E045000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001005 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V113000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 2016 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1993 ■ 1992

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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Caravan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.