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1985 Dodge Caravan vs 1986 Dodge Caravan

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1985 Dodge Caravan1986 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA complaints4949
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)00
Investigations78
Crash reports66
Fire reports42
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge CaravanDodge Caravan
Structure1314
Latches/locks/linkages712
Engine and Engine Cooling85
Seat Belts55
Power Train61
Electrical System52
Suspension41
Vehicle Speed Control41

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.