1986 Dodge Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1986 Dodge Caravan — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear hatch latch failed, causing rear hatch to open, resulting in an excessive amount of personal effects being tossed out onto road. *ak”
filed Oct 5, 1995
“While driving, when hit bump, tailgate disengages and sometimes fly up, dealer's replaced bolts which tend to loosen and has caused electric short in wiper sys.”
filed Mar 16, 1995
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 Caravan | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 Caravan | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 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.