Model year record

1995 Dodge Caravan

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

Dodge Caravan, 1991–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1995 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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

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