1985 Dodge Caravan

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #85V164000December 11, 198510,800 vehicles affected

  visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

  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.

  Remedy

  Install passenger side outside rearview mirror.

• NHTSA recall #85V053000May 1, 1985264,000 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve

  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.

  Remedy

  Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.

• NHTSA recall #84V150000November 26, 198482,500 vehicles affected

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

  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.)

  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.

Other model years

• 1985
• 1986 49
• 1987 69
• 1988 103
• 1989 191
• 1990 278
• 1991 617
• 1992 913
• 1993 949
• 1994 644
• 1995 489
• 1996 1,403
• 1997 714
• 1998 629
• 1999 555
• 2000 470
• 2001 257
• 2002 245
• 2003 195
• 2004 65
• 2005 537
• 2006 173
• 2007 81
• 2008 302
• 2009 118
• 2010 172
• 2011 78
• 2012 87
• 2013 30