Model year record

1995 Dodge Caravan

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 656 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V113000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
736,824
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-08-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission7867,266 mi
Air bags3778,345 mi
Air bags: frontal35102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3599,859 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip26126,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner21
Engine and engine cooling: engine19
Unknown or other15
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments13
Seats12129,000 mi
Structure: body: door12
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Vehicle speed control11
Electrical system: ignition10
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch10
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock9
Seats: front assembly: recliner978,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear9
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor978,345 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage8
Steering: hydraulic power assist system8
Electrical system748,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys7
Structure: body7110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly658,000 mi
Tires688,658 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Parking brake: conventional5
Power train: axle assembly5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Steering5
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump5
Visibility: power window devices and controls5
Electrical system: horn4104,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Interior lighting4
Steering: rack and pinion4
Suspension: front4
Electrical system: wiring3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint3
Power train: manual transmission390,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate3
Structure: body: trunk lid3
Suspension: rear: shock absorber3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Visibility: windshield3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline2185,354 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Parking brake2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts21,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2
Structure: frame and members264,490 mi
Suspension2
Suspension: front: hub2
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Child seat1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1129,000 mi
Fuel system, other1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint11,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Structure1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1135,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1104,500 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.