1985 Dodge Caravan structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1985 Dodge Caravan — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My dodge caravan minivan is on high . When I drive it it will remain one speed until I put the brake on. I know these cars were recalled. I would like a refund of my investment. The door panel lights also get extremely hot. They have burnt holes in themselves and holes on my personal belongings.”
filed Aug 16, 1999
“Hatchback window is rusting around the edge, and the consumer took the vehicle to the shop. They can't do anything about the hatchback window. *ak”
filed Apr 7, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1985 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.