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1985 Dodge Caravan vs 1987 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 Caravan1987 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA complaints4969
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)01
Investigations78
Crash reports69
Fire reports46
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge CaravanDodge Caravan
Structure1310
Latches/locks/linkages715
Engine and Engine Cooling810
Power Train67
Seat Belts56
Electrical System54
Seats17
Equipment34

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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.