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#BS-1995-DODGRA-2C57

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan

Based on reports from 118 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
118
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Recalls
3
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 118 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

21 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 120K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:body:door:hinge And AttachmentsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
30–60K
2
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (3 reports) • Median: 120K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (21 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission21 (18%)
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments13 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine6 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal5 (4%)
Structure:body:door5 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage4 (3%)
Speed Control3 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder3 (3%)

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 120,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 120K-mile mark.

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments Issues

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door:hinge and attachments-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

95I001001Sep 1995

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

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 OPEN.

95I001005Dec 1995

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

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.

99V113000Aug 1999

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 118 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1995 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 21 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan has 118 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 120,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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