1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

118

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 1 Fire

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

The 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 118 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (21 complaints), Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments (13 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 2,145,433 vehicles.

Recall 99V113000 — AIR BAGS

| 736,824 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 95I001005 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

| 1,342,202 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 95I001001 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

| 66,407 vehicles affected

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

118 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 21
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 13
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Child Seat
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10430450 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 160,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED AND TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ALSO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000. UPDATED 12/20/11*LJ
#10196551 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | 195 miles
IN 2003 I BOUGHT 8 FUTURA PLUS TIRES MADE BY COOPER AND SOLD BY PEP BOYS. THEY WENT ON 2 DIFFERENT VEHICLES. ALL 8 EVENTUALLY SEPARATED. ONE WAS REPLACED BY ANOTHER FUTURA PLUS AND IT HAS JUST SEPARATED ALSO. EACH AROUND 20000 TO 30000 MILES OF USE. IN EACH INSTANCE PEP BOYS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TIRES WERE SEPARATED EVEN THOUGH YOU CLEARLY COULD FEEL THE BUMP IN THE TIRE , AND DRIVING WITH THE TIRE CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH AS YOU TOOK OFF THE TO INCREASE TO A BAD VIBRATION. WITH SOME OF THE TIRES THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM, AND I HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER STORE. THE LATEST INCIDENT , WAYNE DOUGLAS AT THE ORANGE PARK FL STORE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND TRIED TO BLAME ME, BUT I QUOTED THE WARRANTY TO HIM, AND ASKED WHERE HE FOUND HIS STATEMENTS IN THE WARRANTY AND HE REFUSED TO ANSWER.*AK
#10138081 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 132,403 miles
1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WENT TO FULL THROTTLE AND NO BRAKES DUE TO A PLASTIC BREAK IN RESTRICTOR JAMMING IN THROTTLE BODY HOLDING VALVE OPEN. RESULT WAS FULL THROTTLE AND NO VACUUM FOR BRAKES. CAR WAS FINALLY STOPPED BY TURNING OFF IGNITION. *NM
#10102600 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | | N/A miles
AS I WAS BUCKLING MY CHILD INTO THE FAR REAR, CENTER SEAT, THE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE SEAT, RENDERING THE SEATBELT UNUSABLE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, WHEN BUCKLING MY CHILD INTO THE FAR REAR, LEFT SEAT, THE LOCKING MECHANISM PART OF THE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE SEAT, RENDERING THAT SEATBELT UNUSABLE AS WELL. NEITHER PART HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED.*AK
#10007191 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | | N/A miles
DOOR STRUCTURE : HINGE AND ASSEMBLY.

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Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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