1995 Dodge Caravan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1995 Dodge Caravan. Newest first.
Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between september 17, 2002, and january 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. the filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurred while the vehicle IS in motion, the engine could stall. also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. these part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after september 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed IS one that IS involved in the recall. if so, the owners should have the filter replaced. to receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to intercontinental at intercontinental auto parts, inc., p.o. Box 861, mahwah, nj 07430, attn: fuel filter recall. intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning september 1995.
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during december 1995.
Owner complaints
489 complaints57 involved a crash7 involved a fire54 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
Front door hinge mount sheet metal tears or cracks. Door latches fail do to sagging doors. Sheet metal has cracked going back into the fire wall bulkhead. Doors can fly open on outside turns with out warning, potentially dislodging passengets.
- Electrical system
Im driving along and my gauges start going on and off and flickering .then after awhile they come back on then start back up going off and on. *tr
- Electrical system
Intermittent electric door lock failure. Had the main control panel on the driver's door replaced shortly after discovering the problem at a cost of about $175 part and labor--changed nothing. Researched on line and found that removing negative battery cable from the negative post for about 30…
Intermittent electric door lock failure. Had the main control panel on the driver's door replaced shortly after discovering the problem at a cost of about $175 part and labor--changed nothing. Researched on line and found that removing negative battery cable from the negative post for about 30 minutes temporarily fixes the door locks for about 2-3 weeks. I am not putting out $150-$250 to have the bcm re-flashed. This IS dodge's problem--please recall.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Bad fuel leak from fuel rail. Huge potential for fire. *Tr
- 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…
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. I feel that chrysler should take care of this problem at their own expense,because there IS definitely a short in the circuit. My name IS enrique gonzalez would like to get an opinion from you as to what can be done to avoid a possible accident. thank you *tr
- Seats
Dodge caravan SE 1995 model has defective and unsafe driver seat back rests. my dodge caravan SE 1995 model was rear ended by a speeding toyota corolla. The dodge was going below 10 mph due to construction ahead on the road. The corolla was speeding over 65mph(about 75mph). the dodge caravan driver seat back rest fell backward. I absolutely lost control of my vehicle. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle transmission began to slip. there was a squealing noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.
- Air bags · Electrical system › Horn · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: consumer stated: had to replace the clock spring. contacts inside were bad, it malfunctioned, the air bag light was on, horn and the cruise control didn't work. *Ak
- Seat belts
Owner was driving at approximately 55 mph and was rear ended. Upon impact, the seat belts failed to restrain the driver and the front passenger. The belt loosened. since the seat belts loosened on the first impact, the occupants had no protection after that and were thrown all over the cab of the van. *bf
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
There's a crack in the driver's door that IS causing the door to shift down ward and fail to line up with the latch. door had to be tied to keep it closed. the vehicle IS not being driven because of the door.*ak
- Air bags
The vehicle accidentally jumped the curb while on the road. The air bags deployed, causing a fire. Driver sustained burns. manufacturer will be notified by consumer.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
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. *Ak the consumer was involved in two accidents with the vehicle in which the air bags did not deploy. *nm updated 11/7/2005 - the consumer request that the manufacturer investigate the 1995 dodge caravans for faulty air bags. *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
While driving approximately 30 mph the instrument panel gauges failed. consumer wasn't able to see how fast she was driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the control module needed to be replaced. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
My wife was driving her mother to the doctor when she started to back out of the parking space the front end made a noise. She stopped and pulled into the parking space and the tie rod broke off. Vehicle only has 68,000 miles. *jb
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
I was pulling into my driveway when the tie-rod on my 1995 dodge caravan (with 58,000 miles on the odometer) broke suddenly, and without warning. the car IS currently at the local mendenhall dodge auto dealer waiting for a diagnosis of the problem. I have requested that they keep all parts associated with the repair so that I may inspect them. *ak
- Air bags
The air bag and the horn were inoperative. The consumer felt it was due to the defect described in the clock spring recall 02v293000 on later model year vans. the consumers van has never been inspected by a dealer or mechanic to identify what was causing the problem. *jb the speedometer and odometer also stopped working for a few days. *nm
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Consumer received recall 04v531000 concerning radid problems. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Consumer received recall 04v531000 concerning radio problems. The radio would come on and off intermittently. consumer noticed that a loud noise was heard coming from the radio. the radio light would flash on and off. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failure!.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
On august 11 ,2004 our 1995 dodge caravan failed to pick up speed on the nj turnpike, while going to newark airport. Although there were no injuries or accidents, it was stop and go on the way home at night. The car was purchased in july 1995 from suburban dodge in metuchen, nj. I took the car to…
On august 11 ,2004 our 1995 dodge caravan failed to pick up speed on the nj turnpike, while going to newark airport. Although there were no injuries or accidents, it was stop and go on the way home at night. The car was purchased in july 1995 from suburban dodge in metuchen, nj. I took the car to the dealer (now mcdonagh dodge) to have the vehicle diagnosed. They said that it was a transmission failure. The car does not run properly now. I have not had it repaired because it IS an expensive repair. In addition the ac compressor also needs to be replaced. According to the dealer if the compressor IS not replaced a belt may break and I could lose power to the steering. These problems should not happen for a vehicle that has only 94,000 miles. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
After driving about 350 miles back from a trip, transmission failed. was driving down the interstate when traffic started to slow down and come to a stop (this was not a sudden stop). I tried to slow down but the vehicle lurched forward and started making grinding noises. I had to steer to the…
After driving about 350 miles back from a trip, transmission failed. was driving down the interstate when traffic started to slow down and come to a stop (this was not a sudden stop). I tried to slow down but the vehicle lurched forward and started making grinding noises. I had to steer to the side of the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. there was no indication of trouble prior to this during the trip. while in idle, there was no grinding noise. when we started to move again the engine would not shift and started making grinding noises. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer who told me the entire transmission was ruined and needed to be replaced. there IS only 67,000 mile on the vehicle. dealer charged almost $3,000 to put in a rebuilt transmission. when I picked it up, the service shop was very rude. when asked if it was normal for this to happen and if this was the kind of quality one could expect from dodge, the serviceman said he didn't know and acted like he didn't care. he said to call the 800 number if I wasn't happy. when I called the 800 number, the person I talked to acted like he didn't care and basically tried to tell me it was because I did not have my vehicle serviced properly. I told him the car was properly maintained and the transmission fluid had been changed july 1ST. he told me that if I brought it to places like jiffy lube to have the transmission fluid changed or if I brought it to other places for maintenance that they did not do a good job and did not do it properly. I asked if there were any other complaints regarding transmission failures and was told there were none. this IS not the first time I have had problems with the transmission. I have had an air sensor go out (which caused the vehicle to be stuck in second gear). the vehicle still does not seem to be shifting properly. it now whines when driving in heavy traffic and will probably have to go back to the dealership.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
I purchased a 1995 dodge caravan on june 12, 2004. it was having a fuel injector problem and the dealership I purchased it from repaired a fuel injector. 9 days later gas fumes filled the cab and the vehicle caught fire on the left side facing the engine. I got myself & 6MO old daughter out and…
I purchased a 1995 dodge caravan on june 12, 2004. it was having a fuel injector problem and the dealership I purchased it from repaired a fuel injector. 9 days later gas fumes filled the cab and the vehicle caught fire on the left side facing the engine. I got myself & 6MO old daughter out and the fire dept. Put out the fire. engine completely burned, hood. have detailed photos. dealership won't take responsibility, dodge won't respond. I want to know what caused this.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure. *ak
- Structure › Body
Paint IS flaking off the hood and roof. not a normal age flaking. Paint bubbles up and then flakes off. white primer IS seen as paint flakes off. dealer admitted that it was a defect, but I had waited to long to bring it in. they refused to do anything about it. I had not received any notice of recall for this problem. the other recalls on this make/model were dealt with promptly upon receiving notice. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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 failing in my van. On a seperate note,i was informed earlier in december that I had an oil leak coming out of an area where a section of the head gasket was seated. To make a long story short,i had also informed the manufacturer of this problem that could have cost me over $1000.00 to replace. Believe it or not, the representative that I had spoken to admitted over the phone to me that there was a gasket problem with a number of 90'S models and the problem was corrected with a change in 1999 select vehicles including the 2.4 litre minivans.fortunately, I was only charged a $100.00 deductible by a local dodge dealership to replace the defective head gasket.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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…
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, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
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…
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 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
- 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…
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 these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information IS needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign.
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604977Subject pertaining to smooth road high-speed vibration or shake condition.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602612Some subject vehicles may experience a loosening or loss of the nut retaining the engine cooling module fan causing a vibration initially. If not addressed immediately, fan blade will not turn and engine could overheat.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602288Subject regarding a 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey.
- 601982Information on 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 51274Erroneous mil illumination with hex code $2e-egr system failure.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 44048Unknown
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