Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 24 complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
- Seat Belts 8 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent issues with the power train and structural components. Recalls and complaints highlight concerns about airbag deployment and latch malfunctions, contributing to its lower rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| structure | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| airbag system | 100,000–130,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
- Cooling system check annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed or rough shifting
- Overheating engine
- Wind noise from doors
- Unresponsive airbag light
- Liftgate not latching securely
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.