MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan

▲ Better than typical
1995 Dodge Grand Caravan
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:51:41.990Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 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 1996: 1157 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: 1292 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2010: 868 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 357 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 965 complaints 2017: 403 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 236 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2020
1995: 108 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081292
2009543
2010868
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014357
2015281
2016965
2017403
2018265
2019236
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 23%

23% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20031210

DRIVING 30-40MPH, SLID ON ICE STRAIGHT INTO STANDING FULL SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK. NEITHER DRIVER OR PASSANGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020220

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980825

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • 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 ______________

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.