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1995 Dodge Caravan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 489
- Received Mar 1995 to Apr 2017
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Transmission fails or loses power while driving39 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes35 complaints · 7.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine suddenly shuts off while driving34 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #99V113000Vehicle 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 57 crashes, 7 fires, 54 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
- Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 61 |
| 1996 | 67 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 489 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 39 | 8.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 35 | 7.2% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 34 | 7.0% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 33 | 6.8% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 22 | 4.5% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 19 | 3.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 13 | 2.7% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 12 | 2.5% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 12 | 2.5% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 11 | 2.3% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 11 | 2.3% | – | |
| Serpentine belt breaks or slips off | 10 | 2.0% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 10 | 2.0% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 9 | 1.8% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 8 | 1.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 8 | 1.6% | – | NHTSA recall #99V113000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 8 | 1.6% | – | |
| Vehicle rolls backward out of park | 8 | 1.6% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 7 | 1.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #99V113000May 6, 1999736,824 vehicles affected
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.
Inadvertent air bag deployment Can injure a front seat occupant.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Dodge Caravan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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