NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1995 Dodge Grand Caravan owner complaints

Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, describing incidents dated October 1, 1995 to May 1, 2011.

Most-cited components

Power Train 24 complaints
Structure 20 complaints
Engine 14 complaints
Seat Belts 8 complaints
Air Bags 7 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints

Of the 108 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 108 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10430450 · Filed October 17, 2011
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…
ODI #10196551 · Filed July 17, 2007
IN 2003 I BOUGHT 8 FUTURA PLUS TIRES MADE BY COOPER AND SOLD BY PEP BOYS. THEY WENT ON 2 DIFFERENT VEHICLES. ALL 8 EVENTUALLY SEPARATED. ONE WAS REPLACED BY ANOTHER FUTURA PLUS AND IT HAS JUST SEPARATED ALSO. EACH AROUND 20000 TO 30000 MILES OF USE. IN EACH INSTANCE PEP BOYS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE…
ODI #10138081 · Filed September 29, 2005
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

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Defect Petition DP03-002: STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
Closed July 22, 2003
Engineering Analysis EA97-003: INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
Closed August 19, 1998
- Campaign 97I-001
- Recall 98V-185
Preliminary Evaluation PE97-049: AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
Closed March 17, 1998
Service Query SQ96-016: INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
Closed February 4, 1997
Preliminary Evaluation PE96-008: SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
Closed June 28, 1996

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

NHTSA #99V113000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported May 6, 1999 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 736,824 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 818 · Owners notified August 2, 1999 · Vehicles built March 1, 1993 – March 31, 1995 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hatchback/Liftgate — Lock

NHTSA #95I001005 · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 1995 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,342,202 vehicles

Owners notified December 22, 1995 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL.THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES.HOWEVER, CHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO PROVIDE A STRONGER LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT1-800-MINIVAN (1-800-646-4826).

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hatchback/Liftgate — Lock

NHTSA #95I001001 · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 1995 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 66,407 vehicles

Owners notified September 29, 1995 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES.HOWEVER, CHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO PROVIDE A STRONGER LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-MINIVAN (1-800-646-4826).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

108 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10430450

Incident: May 1, 2011 · Filed: October 17, 2011

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

Tires

ODI #10196551

Incident: July 14, 2007 · Filed: July 17, 2007

IN 2003 I BOUGHT 8 FUTURA PLUS TIRES MADE BY COOPER AND SOLD BY PEP BOYS. THEY WENT ON 2 DIFFERENT VEHICLES. ALL 8 EVENTUALLY SEPARATED. ONE WAS REPLACED BY ANOTHER FUTURA PLUS AND IT HAS JUST SEPARATED ALSO. EACH AROUND 20000 TO 30000 MILES OF USE. IN EACH INSTANCE PEP BOYS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TIRES WERE SEPARATED EVEN THOUGH YOU CLEARLY COULD FEEL THE BUMP IN THE TIRE , AND DRIVING WITH THE TIRE CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH AS YOU TOOK OFF THE TO INCREASE TO A BAD VIBRATION. WITH SOME OF THE TIRES THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM, AND I HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER STORE. THE LATEST INCIDENT , WAYNE DOUGLAS AT THE ORANGE PARK FL STORE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND TRIED TO BLAME ME, BUT I QUOTED THE WARRANTY TO HIM, AND ASKED WHERE HE FOUND HIS STATEMENTS IN THE WARRANTY AND HE REFUSED TO ANSWER.*AK

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10138081

Incident: September 26, 2005 · Filed: September 29, 2005

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

Seat Belts

ODI #10102600

Incident: September 20, 2004 · Filed: December 10, 2004

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

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10099309

Incident: November 1, 2002 · Filed: November 3, 2004

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

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10086488

Incident: April 30, 2004 · Filed: August 9, 2004

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)

Equipment; Unknown or Other

ODI #10070907

Incident: September 15, 2003 · Filed: January 15, 2004

TWO PROBLEMS EXIST WITH OUR GRAND CARAVAN--THE 1ST ONE, I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WOULD BE UNDER THE COMPUTER ASPECTS OF THE VAN OR NOT, BUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON FOR ONE SWIPE WHENEVER THEY WANT TO DO SO. WE TOOK THE VAN IN SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE AND THEY SUPPOSIDLY PUT A PART ON IT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT DID NOT WORK, IT WAS DONE ONCE OR TWICE MORE AND TO NO AVAIL IT STILL SWEEPS THE WINDSHIELD AT RANDOM TIMES WITH THE SWITCH NOT IN THE ONE POSITION. WE HAVE HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM FROM OTHER DODGE GRAND CARAVAN OWNERS BUT HAVE NEVER SEEN THE ISSUE ADDRESSED. THE 2ND PROBLEM IS THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVERS ON THE FRONT OF THE VAN ARE VERY DISCOLOURED--TO THE POINT OF BEING YELLOW--THIS HAS NOT ONLY HAPPENED TO US, BUT TO MY SECRETARY'S DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. IT SURE MAKES FOR DULLER LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. IT MAKES YOU WONDER IF OTHER PEOPLE ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOU ATTENTION INTO THIS MATTER.

Visibility

ODI #10057753

Filed: February 9, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, WITH THE REAR DEFROSTER ON, BACK WINDOW BLASTED OUT OF THE TAILGATE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FOUL PLAY, SUCH AS A PELLET GUN OR STONES.*AK

Visibility

ODI #10052255

Incident: December 22, 2003 · Filed: January 2, 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

Child Seat

ODI #10049925

Filed: December 2, 2003

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE ROW HAD A FIVE POINT HARNESS SYSTEM. THE CABLE THAT LOCKED THE SEAT BELT IN PLACE BROKE, AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED.*AK

Other Dodge Grand Caravan model years

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