1984 Dodge Caravan Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1984 Dodge Caravan.

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Complaints
26
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1984 Dodge Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock

Crash-related:2
#23 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#33 complaints

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1984 Dodge Caravan.

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1984 Dodge Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1984 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1984 Dodge Caravan has 26 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1984 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock (4 complaints); Automatic Transmission (3 complaints); Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1984 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 1984 Dodge Caravan include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1984 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1984 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1984 Dodge Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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