1995 Dodge Caravan problems
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Common 1995 Dodge Caravan problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1995 Dodge Caravan, several common problems have been reported:
- Starting Issues and Fuel System Problems: Some owners have faced starting issues where the engine cranks but does not start. This could be related to fuel system components like fuel injectors, fuel pump, or fuel pressure regulator.
- Power Door Lock Failure: Another common problem reported is power door lock failure, particularly in the 2005 Dodge Caravan model year. This issue is often attributed to a faulty key and internal switch, causing the door locks to malfunction.
- Engine Stalling and Rough Idle: Owners of the 2003 Dodge Caravan have reported engine stalling issues caused by a dirty throttle body. Symptoms include low engine idle, oil light flashing, rough idle in gear, and engine hesitation during acceleration. Cleaning the throttle body is a common solution to address this problem.
- Leaking Oil Filter Adapter: For the 2006 Dodge Caravan, leaks in the oil filter adapter in the engine block have been a prevalent issue. This problem is often traced back to the oil filter housing adapter or the gasket itself. Dodge has released a revised oil filter adapter to resolve this issue, with some repairs covered under warranty.
These problems highlight the range of issues that owners of the 1995 Dodge Caravan have faced over the years, from engine-related issues to electrical and fuel system concerns. Addressing these problems promptly and with the appropriate repairs can help maintain the performance and reliability of the Dodge Caravan.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
What are the best years for the Dodge Caravan?
There are a couple of excellent choices for the Dodge Caravan. We recommend the 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2020 selections. We hope this information is helpful! It might feel overwhelming to select the best year for the Caravan, so our knowledge should make the process much easier.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
How many miles will a Dodge Caravan last?
Typically, a Dodge Grand Caravan will survive 200,000-300,000 miles with excellent care, which places high mileage for the vehicle around the 200,000-mile mark and good mileage at 150,000 miles. Anything better than these numbers is a testament to your effort.
What is the problem of Dodge Grand Caravan?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
The current Dodge Grand Caravan generation debuted for 2008. Since then, drivers have complained about a number of frequent issues, including premature brake wear, engine stalling, hard gear changes, transmission failure, and faulty air conditioning.
Is the Dodge Caravan reliable?
The Dodge Grand Caravan enjoys above-average reliability, with some of its model years scoring better than the others. RepairPal gives it 3.5 out of 5.0, ranking it 2nd out of the 8 minivans in its category.
What is the best year for Dodge Caravan?
There are a couple of excellent choices for the Dodge Caravan. We recommend the 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2020 selections. We hope this information is helpful! It might feel overwhelming to select the best year for the Caravan, so our knowledge should make the process much easier.
Is Dodge Caravan fuel efficient?
Featuring a low ratio geared for brisk acceleration, and three overdrive ratios for comfortable, efficient cruising, this powertrain delivers an impressive highway fuel economy rating of 8.4L /100 km, which is equivalent to 34 mpg.
1995 Dodge Caravan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Caravan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Dodge Caravan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Dodge Caravan
The NHTSA has received 573 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Dodge Caravan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Dodge Caravan vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-01
- VIN: 0B4GH2530SR
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-13
- VIN: 2B4GH2535SR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-18
- VIN: 1D4GP45RX5B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-01
- VIN: 1P4GH44R1SX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: BAD FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL RAIL. HUGE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-28
- VIN: 2B4GH4530SR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-18
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-23
- VIN: 2B4GH2537SR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-18
- VIN: 1B4GP44R8TB
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-28
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B4GH44R1SX
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-02
- VIN: 1B4GH44R1SX
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2B4GH25K4SR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-30
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-31
- VIN: 2B4GH25K9SR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-16
- VIN: 2B4GH25K8SR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-30
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-20
- VIN: 2B4GH2530SR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-03
- VIN: 2B3HD46F9RH
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V531000 CONCERNING RADID PROBLEMS. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-03
- VIN: 2B4GH25065R
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-20
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILURE!.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-05
- VIN: 2B4GP44G9XR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-11
- VIN: 2B4GH2533SR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2B4FP2535TR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-30
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-07
- VIN: 1B4GH44R4SX
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-05
- VIN: 2B4GH2539SR
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE SLIDING DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE AND WOULD COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THEN AFTER A FEW DAYS THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND NOW IT CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED OR OPENED.
1995 Dodge Caravan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1995 Dodge Caravan.
- Manufacturer: INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
- Summary: 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.
Negative 1995 Dodge Caravan car reviews
Positive 1995 Dodge Caravan car reviews
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Hi there! I'm the original owner of this vehicle and I'm happy to report that it has never broken down on me. I've only needed to do regular maintenance, with the exception of an SBS fix and a few leak repairs. I'm still using it to pull my Coleman folding trailer.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with this amazing van that I've owned for the past two years. It's been such a reliable vehicle that just keeps on rolling! The transmission is as smooth as new and the engine cranks every time. Plus, the air blows cold which is a huge plus. I bought it with 113000 miles on it and at 140000 it's still ticking along. I always said I was going to drive it until the wheels fell off, but they may never do that!
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Great van! It's been very reliable and has good fuel economy. The 3.0 engine has been fantastic. Although the transmission had a few problems early on, the dealership took care of it. The van has only been back to the dealer once. I change the oil every 3,000 miles and it does not burn oil between changes. The exterior is in like-new condition. While the champagne color wasn't my first choice, it's fine considering what's available. I liked it enough to buy another. I've owned three so far.
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with this van. Unfortunately, the transmission failed before the 7 year/70K warranty was up, and my local dealer only offered a factory rebuilt option. Instead, I decided to have Aamco repair it and pay for the repair myself. I also opted for their
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Despite Consumer Reports about the Dodge Caravan, our experience has been very good. The only exception has been the transmission, which is currently giving us trouble at 143,000 miles. We heard that we might have been able to avoid trouble if we had been more attentive to transmission fluid levels after 50,000 miles. Other than that, this car has been very reliable.
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Are you having problems with your 1995 Dodge Caravan?
Kellen Grant 2025-01-03
My parents bought this car brand new in 1995. It has been passed down through the family a couple of times and has been well-maintained with regular servicing. We were fortunate to have lifetime oil changes from the dealer, although they have since changed the interval from 3k to 7.5k miles, so we now get a free oil change only once every three times. It does burn 1-1.5 quarts of oil between changes, but with regular maintenance, it runs like a dream. The transmission was replaced at 150k miles and had some metal in it at 250k miles, but it has now clocked 293k miles and is still going strong. If you change the oil every 3k miles, replace the brakes and tires when needed, it will last forever. Although I have had to replace the driver's seat three times, and the front passenger seat is a bit wobbly, the tapedeck stopped working (which I replaced with a CD player), and the A/C broke down (which would have cost $1,000 to fix, so I decided against it), it's still a great car. The window motor is a bit temperamental and only goes down 3 inches, but it's a minor issue.
Destin Gorczany 2024-10-17
Hi there! It sounds like you have a unique combination of the 3.O, 6 cylinder engine with a 3-speed auto transmission. Despite some challenges with the transmission, including four rebuilds and a factory reman replacement, your van has been extremely reliable. The engine has been wonderful and you're getting an impressive 23 mpg on average! Other than an occasional problem with the throttle control sensor, you love this vehicle. With 143,000 miles on it, you use it for camping with the seats removed and would continue to drive it indefinitely if you were sure that the last rebuild would last beyond the 6,000 mile warranty. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Adolf Schumm 2024-10-09
Before I bought the '95 Caravan, I did my research via Consumer Reports and found that the Caravan's were improving into the mid-'90s. Despite the rattling that started from the moment I took it home, it worked pretty well mechanically for about 4 years. However, I did have some issues with the brakes, AC, and the transmission went out at 45K miles. Based on my experience, I don't think I'll be buying another Chrysler vehicle (or an American one) for a long time, maybe never.
Florian Ryan 2024-10-01
My old Mini-van has crisscrossed the country many times. Despite some issues, I've kept her running. At about 135k miles, the water pump went out, which unfortunately caused me to lose the head gasket. I've heard this is quite common for this year and model. However, I decided not to retire old Betsie and had her repaired. Now, she's running fine again. I've heard that the next thing to go will be the transmission, which usually happens at about 160k miles, according to former owners. But for now, I'm going to keep riding her until she can't ride no more. After that, I'm considering an SUV like an Envoy, Pathfinder, or Volvo.
Moises Schuster 2024-09-25
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I noticed that your caravan has 95K on it and comes with some basic features like AC, tilt, 2 built-in baby seats, rear defog, tint glass, and cruise. It also has a 3 liter V6 engine. I wanted to let you know that I installed Bosch Platinum 4's in mine and it increased my MPG by 2. Have a great day!