MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
1995 Dodge Grand Caravan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:09.177Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
108
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 108 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,293 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 870 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 472 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 239 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 108 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,293 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 870 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 472 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2018 2019: 239 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1993 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 108 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2007 2008: 1,293 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 870 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 472 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 239 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

1995: 108 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,293
2009544
2010870
2011530
2012584
2013472
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019239
202017

Known problem areas

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

Power train

23% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

Structure

19% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Seat belts

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

Air bags

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-10

Driving 30-40MPH, slid on ice straight into standing full size pick-up truck. Neither driver or passanger air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-20

Consumer was involved in an direct frontal accident at 35 MPH, in which there was no deployment of driver's or passeger's side airbags. Cause unknown. Manufacturer ran diagnostic check on airbag system and found no error.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-25

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    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 →

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    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.

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  3. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  4. I
    1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  5. I
    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  6. I
    1997-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-03-17 Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
  7. 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.

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    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • 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 Grand Caravan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.