1985 Dodge Grand Caravan
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 129 |
| 1992 | 255 |
| 1993 | 289 |
| 1994 | 199 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 1157 |
| 1997 | 583 |
| 1998 | 559 |
| 1999 | 432 |
| 2000 | 442 |
| 2001 | 298 |
| 2002 | 290 |
| 2003 | 219 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 995 |
| 2006 | 284 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 1290 |
| 2009 | 543 |
| 2010 | 866 |
| 2011 | 530 |
| 2012 | 583 |
| 2013 | 470 |
| 2014 | 356 |
| 2015 | 276 |
| 2016 | 961 |
| 2017 | 401 |
| 2018 | 263 |
| 2019 | 233 |
| 2020 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.
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THE CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS A DEFECTIVE HINGE, THAT CAUSES THE LATCH/LOCK TO BE COME INOPERATIVE. THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT AND WILL OPEN WHILE DRIVING. (THE DOOR IS CRACKING AT THE HINGE AND IS BEGINNING TO DETERIORATE) SCC
NHTSA ODI report, 20030123
SAFETY TIMELINE
TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
LIFTGATE LATCHES
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. CHRYSL
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
Campaign 95I001004 — check if this car was fixed
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. CHRYSLER
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.
Campaign 95I001008 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1985 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 95I001004 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95I001008 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1985 Dodge Grand 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 1985 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported component is structure:body:door:hinge and attachments, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.