1995 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 117 of 597 complaints (20%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (38) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Special Purpose Vehicles
Annual fuel cost ($)2,600–3,6503,100–3,9003,100–3,900
Combined MPG17–2216–2016–20
City / Highway MPG15–19 / 20–2614–18 / 20–2414–18 / 20–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)404–523444–555444–555
Complaints filed5972,5581,295Not compared
Recalls issued41815Not compared
Crash-involved complaints618873Not compared
Fire-involved complaints88976Not compared
Injuries reported5510891Not compared
Deaths reported0165Not compared
Configurations compared966

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

Transmission & Drivetrain: 117 of 597 NHTSA complaints (20%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan get?

EPA rates it 17–22 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

EPA estimates $2,600–$3,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (10)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 3-spd42.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles19 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)$2,850404 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 3-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles18 mpg22 mpg19 mpg$3,300468 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg$3,300468 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 4-spd63.3LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 4-spd63.3LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 4-spd63.8LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles15 mpg (low)21 mpg17 mpg (low)$3,650 (high)523 g/mi (high)
Configuration 8Automatic 4-spd63.3L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles15 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)$3,650 (high)523 g/mi (high)
Configuration 9Automatic 4-spd63.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles15 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)$3,650 (high)523 g/mi (high)
Configuration 10Automatic 4-spd63.3LFront-Wheel DriveCNGSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD15 mpg (low)21 mpg17 mpg (low)$2,600 (low)414 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine811300
Transmission & Drivetrain1176020
Fuel System300200
Electrical460100
Brakes676130
Steering282010
Suspension, Wheels & Tires262000
Airbags & Restraints101392380
Driver Assistance & Speed Control173010
Body, Seats & Latches105130180
Visibility & Lighting500100
Other410000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

  • EQUIPMENT · Campaign 03E045000 · Oct 8, 2003

    Defect: 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 DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.

    Consequence: 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.

  • AIR BAGS · Campaign 99V113000 · May 12, 1999

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK · Campaign 95I001001 · May 9, 1996

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK · Campaign 95I001005 · May 9, 1996

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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.