Most common 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Share of the 108 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Grand Caravan complaints by model year
Best Grand Caravan years: 2020, 2007, 2006. Years to avoid: 2008, 2016, 2005, 2010, 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Dodge Grand 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 5 possible defects involving the 1995 Dodge Grand 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.
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 Grand Caravan owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 24 →
Transmission stopped shifting, and a grinding noise was heard from the l front side under the van. Van had to be towed to dealership for evluation. Dealer identified damaged differential and transmission and advised replacement. Cost $2159.56. I contacted Dodge on 3 occasions and they refused to acknowledge that transmission was defective. They claim that van was out of warranty and would not assist with repair. They provided no explanation as to why transmission failed. This van had been maintained per manufacturer's recommendation but not at the dealership. Low use and impeccable condition of van could be confirmed by dealership staff.
Transmission failed at 65-70mph. There was no pressure or warning before vehicle acted without gears. Motor was running with no overdrive/ brake lights, and no engagement of gears. Also, there was a sudden loss of speed on a busy turnpike. Transmission was rebuild in March of 2000 . Transmission came with an under sized/ overdiver/ reverse clutch piston small size, causing it to be knocked around, and making some debris which got into area. Original transmission failed at 79665 miles when the original owner was in possession of the vehicle, the replacement failed at 79665, resulting in sudden loss of speed with no warning.
Body & structure all 20 →
There is a structural weakness in the front doors of Dodge/Chrysler minivans that causes door failure. The doors become improperly aligned with the door frame, making them difficult or impossible to open and close. The door also fails to latch properly as a result of misalignment. This can cause the door to fly open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, particularly when turning a corner. It happened to me, but fortunately my passenger was wearing his seatbelt and was not thrown out of the car. Others might not be so lucky. Two and a half years ago, when the doors on my 1995 Grand Caravan began to fail, I went to an autobody shop for repair, thinking it was a simple matter of repairing welds. I was told that the door had been repaired before (by a previous owner). I have since learned that my local Dodge/Chrysler dealer has repaired many doors, so this is not an uncommon problem. …
I never been contacted by the dealer or the mfg about my complaints. They want these problems to get too old so they simply ignore you. They May be hundreds of these vans with cracked front cowlings where the door hinges mate. The doors willnot close safely and lock. My family is at risk and with three children I cannot dump this death trap because the mfg ignores their design defects. There May be hundreds of these vans out waiting for a small accident to throw someone out because the door mounting is not solid. Please investigate this before someone gets killed in these death vans. Respectfulluy yours john stringfellow
Engine & cooling
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
While driving, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted for about ten minutes. The first occurrence was diagnosed as a glitch, then the problem was diagnosed as map sensor. The consumer hadn't experience another problem since.
1995 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan a good car?
Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Grand Caravan rates better than average: 74% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Grand Caravan at the same age. 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 Grand Caravan?
The transmission & drivetrain — 24 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the body & structure (20) and engine & cooling (14).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2007 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2016, 2005, 2010 and 1996. See the full Dodge Grand Caravan years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 132,000 miles; 20% 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.