Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1986 Dodge Caravan, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure14
- Latches/locks/linkages12
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Seat belts5
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Tires2
- Equipment2
- Electrical system2
- Seats1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1986 Dodge Caravan.
| 1987001 6 Jan 1987 | Emissions THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. PLUGGED CHOKE VACUUM DELAY VALVE. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITRE CARBURETED E… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
NHTSA investigations
LIFTGATE LATCHES
TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS
REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS
UNDERDASH FIRES
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
UNDERDASH FIRES
BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation