1984 Dodge Caravan
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 7
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 107 |
| 1989 | 194 |
| 1990 | 283 |
| 1991 | 623 |
| 1992 | 923 |
| 1993 | 955 |
| 1994 | 661 |
| 1995 | 489 |
| 1996 | 1,403 |
| 1997 | 714 |
| 1998 | 629 |
| 1999 | 555 |
| 2000 | 470 |
| 2001 | 257 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 195 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 537 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 302 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 78 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
6 of 18 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock and latch.
Show complaint excerpts
Rear hatch liftgate opened upon being rear ended 35-45MPH causing 3RD seating to collapse forward, vehicle then spun and was struck in left side.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-03
Also filed under Seats
Structure
5 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and support device/strut.
Seats
3 of 18 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
Power train
3 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Visibility
2 of 18 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicles sliding door window shattered while closing with warning glass exploded 6-7 feet. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-27
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first
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1984-12-06Fuel system, gasoline84V150000 The metal fuel supply tube may crack at the fuel pump end due to vibration. The crack may result in fuel leakage. (The fuel supply tube connects the fuel pump to the fuel filter.)
Remedy: A fuel tube retaining clip assembly will be installed on all involved vehicles, free of charge. This will restrict tube vibration and prevent cracks.
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1986-01-16Visibility85V164000 Vans equipped with the optional sunscreen rear glass which has less than 70 percent luminous transmittance and does not have a passenger side outside rearview mirror are not in compliance…
Remedy: Install passenger side outside rearview mirror.
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1988-08-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-02-15 Broken drivers seat
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1989-09-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-02-23 Underdash fires
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1990-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-05-31 Spare tire carrier failure
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1990-02-23Engineering analysisClosed 1991-02-28 Underdash fires
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1990-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1990-09-24 Spare tire carrier fails
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1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
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1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
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1995-11-03Latches/locks/linkages95I001004 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during November 1995.
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1996-07-12Latches/locks/linkages95I001008 Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.…
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles during July 1996.
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…
Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
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Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V053000 Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail.
Remedy: Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 85V053000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 84V150000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 85V164000 · Visibility
- Recall 95I001004 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 95I001008 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Dodge Caravan reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Dodge Caravan?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Dodge Caravan have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.