Complaints
55
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Crash-related:3
#24 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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