Most common 1995 Dodge Caravan problems
Share of the 489 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Caravan complaints by model year
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1995 Dodge Caravan recalls (1)
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 turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 6 possible defects involving the 1995 Dodge Caravan:
Integrated child seat belt lockup
Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.Chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in thewell located between the child's legs.odi has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of…
Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
There is no summary currently available
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
Integrated child seat belt lockup
This investigation is closed.Chrysler corporation has submitted a defect information report identifying a safety defect and outlining the proposed remedy.recall number 98v-185 has been assigned to this safety recall.
Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on December 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.NHTSA received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to April 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 Chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92…
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
What 1995 Dodge Caravan owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 93 →
The gear shift indicator and the emerg. Brake failed on a hill. Accident was reported to the waltham police ept. In waltham, ma incident took plce on 07/27/2001. There were no people in either vehicle. A dog with idiopathic epilepsy was in the back of the Caravan. The vehicle had been repaired for this defect at brookfielfd motos in brookfield , ma on 07/23/2001. The vehicle was towed to brookfield motos on 07/21/2001 for the airbag light being on and for the problem with the gearshift indicator. The van rolled unattended except for a dog in the very back of the vehicle down a hill into a parked vehicle. It was towed to peter fuller Dodge where the service mgr. Kristin callan said that there were no problems.in addition to the body damage to both vehicles,the insurance agent estmates a surcharge of 900$ per year to me for both vehicles in the state of ma. …
While traveling east on hwy 70 (between morehead city & havelock nc.) my vehicle (1995 Dodge Caravan se) I was struck by another vehicle on the right front side of my vehicle. The impact was such that the axles were knocked out. My passengers air bag deployed and my bag failed to deploy on impact. The bag compartment open after my chest struc the steering wheel. My impact with the wheen was lessened as I was wearing my seat belt (as was my passenger) there was a witness to my air bag failure. The highway patrol were told of the failure by myself as well as by the witness. I am currently ubder a doctors care for extencuve soft tissue damage to the area of my breast bone (internally). My dogdge was totalled out by the nationwide insurance adjuster.
Air bags all 67 →
While driving 35 MPH vehicle was rear ended and collided into a pole. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries. The consumer was involved in two accidents with the vehicle in which the air bags did not deploy. Updated 11/7/2005 - the consumer request that the manufacturer investigate the 1995 Dodge caravans for faulty air bags.
Bought a new 1995 Dodge Caravan in May of same year. Short time later a letter notifying us of rear latch door coming open at impact----took care of it. About 3 years after that a 20 amp fuse in position #20 kept blowing, air bag light would come on and rear window wiper would go out. A short time ago while looking up parts for another vehicle at advance auto parts,just for curiosity looked up recalls for the 95 Caravan and found out about the short to ground that exists in the airbag circuit. I never received a recall letter from Dodge. Yesterday the 28th of sept 2009 went to Dodge and they confirmed that there is a problem with this vehicles but they want to charge me for the diagnostic test if it was something else. The diagnostic runs like $110. Now I'm unemployed and my wife is picking up our grandboy from school with this safety item not working properly I'm worried sick. …
Engine & cooling all 67 →
While traveling 65 MPH noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. Consumer ,therefore, existed vehicle when the vehicle caught on fire. Fire department called on scene of fire could not determine cause. Please provided further details.
The air-conditioning unit stopped blowing cold air without warning. When I took my van to the mechanic, he informed me that he was unable to detect any leak in the system and with my permission recharged the system back in September. It worked fine for about two months then once again,without warning,it stopped blowing cold air.I called the manufacturer,and they bluntly told me that it was my problem since the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty had long expired. I countered to no avail that two seperate independant mechanics had informed me that a number of Dodge owners with the same air-conditioning units had been complaining to them of the same problem.in addition, I also had found out that Chrysler had extended several model warranties to 7 year/70,000 miles including the grand cherokee because of faulty air-conditioning evaporators which I believe is the same or similar one presently …
1995 Dodge Caravan engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 22 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Dodge Caravan a good car?
Based on 489 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Caravan rates avoid: 2.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Caravan at the same age. It is one of the Caravan years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
The transmission & drivetrain — 93 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the air bags (67) and engine & cooling (67).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Caravan have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Dodge Caravan, the most recent from May 6, 1999 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Caravan?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005, 2000, 2008, 1996 and 1997. See the full Dodge Caravan years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Caravan problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 89,000 miles; 15% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.