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1985 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1985 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 36 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting12.8%
Braking behavior12.8%
Electrical and battery issues12.8%

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
4
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
3
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
3
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
3
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine4
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate4
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock3
Power Train:Automatic Transmission3
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut3
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch2
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines2
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage2

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

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. 36 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.

1995
27
1996
9
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199527
19969

1995: 27; 1996: 9

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 960858 · 1995-03-01 (March 1, 1995)

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LINES LEAKING. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960858 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 967796 · 1995-06-27 (June 27, 1995)

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD VEHICLE WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967796 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 975054 · 1995-11-17 (November 17, 1995)

ELECTRICAL WIRING TO DOOR LOCKS & TO POWER WINDOWS BREAKS MAKING THEM NON FUNCTIONAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975054 at NHTSA ↗