Complaints
656
Crashes
74
Fires
7
Injuries
67
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#178 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:80,566 mi
Crash-related:4
#237 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:73,423 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#335 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:102,000 mi
Crash-related:32
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 78 | 4 | — | 80,566 mi | |
| Airbags | 37 | 7 | 1 | 73,423 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 35 | 32 | 1 | 102,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 35 | — | 2 | 99,859 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 | 3 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | 5 | — | 129,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 9 | 5 | — | 117,500 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 9 | — | — | 78,345 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 6 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 88,658 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
78
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,566
Airbags
37
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,423
Air Bags:Frontal
35
complaints
Crashes
32
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,859
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
26
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,000
Structure:Body:Door
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,500
Side/Rear Glass
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,345
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,658
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1995 Dodge Caravan has 656 NHTSA complaints, 74 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 78 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (78 complaints, avg 80,566 mi); Airbags (37 complaints, avg 73,423 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (35 complaints, avg 102,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,391 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge Caravan include 74 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 67 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Dodge Caravan?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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