Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Dodge Caravan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 488 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V113000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95I001005 Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hatchback/Liftgate — Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95I001001 Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hatchback/Liftgate — Lock NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 85 complaints
- Air Bags 65 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 63 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49 complaints
- Structure 39 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
Of the 488 complaints on file, 54 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 488 complaints, owners report 52 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge Caravan shows below-average reliability based on 488 complaints and four recall campaigns. Common issues include power train, air bags, and engine cooling. However, the specific mileage and cost data is unavailable, limiting the reliability assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $700–$1,500 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| Hydraulic brakes | Unknown | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Erratic air bag lights
- Overheating engine
- Braking issues
- Strange electrical behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.