1986 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 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 11 of 37 complaints (29.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.4% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.7% |
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 | 11 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 4 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 11; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 4; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 4; Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 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. 37 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 | 31 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
1995: 31; 1996: 2; 2000: 3; 2001: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering 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 960998 · 1995-03-03 (March 3, 1995)
RIGHT-SIDED ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN ACTIVATED FOR EXITING VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977678 · 1996-01-17 (January 17, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE CAUSED BY THE RUBBING OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKING INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962847 · 1995-03-29 (March 29, 1995)
THE BOLT CONNECTING THE STEERING HAVE COME LOOSE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 721560 · 2000-04-17 (April 17, 2000)
VEHICLE PROCEEDING DOWN FREEWAY-LEFT REAR TIRE DISINTAGRATED. WHEN TIRE BLEW-THE TIRE COMPONENTS COMPLETLY TORE OFF THE FUEL FILLER INLET HOSE, AT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING ENTIRE CONTENTS OF FUEL TANK TO POUR ONTO ROADWAY. THIS IS A SIXTEEN PASSENGER CHURCH VAN. FUEL DID NOT IGNITE. IF IT WOULD HAVE, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL SITUATION- PERSON FILLING THIS FORM OUR IS J.P. SARVER- CHIEF OF POLICE- HASTINGS POLICE DEPT. [phone removed], WHO IS ALSO AN ACCIDENT SCENE RECONSTRUCTIONISTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721560 at NHTSA ↗