1984 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 4 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 4; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional: 1; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector: 1; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 4 |
1995: 9; 1996: 4
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 962945 · 1995-04-03 (April 3, 1995)
ROD IN TRANSMISSION FAILED, EQUIPPED WITH AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507350 · 1996-08-13 (August 13, 1996)
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507350 at NHTSA ↗