Model year record

1985 Dodge Caravan

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 85 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Caravan, 1984–1990 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V164000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
10,800
Reported to NHTSA
1985-12-11
Owners notified
1986-01-16

Defect description

VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVERS OF THESE VANS DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 111. WITHOUT THIS MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION THE DRIVER CANNOT MANEUVER HIS VEHICLE SAFELY AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V053000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
264,000
Reported to NHTSA
1985-05-01

Defect description

ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

CLEAR PROPORTIONING VALVE OF STONES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT STONES FROM ENTERING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V150000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
82,500
Reported to NHTSA
1984-11-26
Owners notified
1984-12-06

Defect description

THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.)

Manufacturer remedy

A FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL RESTRICT TUBE VIBRATION AND PREVENT CRACKS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock3—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Structure: body: door3—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Electrical system2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1984 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1986 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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