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1984 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1984 Dodge Caravan, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints186 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Dodge Caravan has problems

18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages62
Structure50
Seats33
Power train30
Visibility21
Suspension10
Seat belts10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Parking brake10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1984 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UNDERDASH FIRESEA90011 · closed Feb 28, 1991
    No recall
  2. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILSEA90030 · closed Sep 24, 1990
    No recall
  3. TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILUREEA91010 · closed Dec 31, 1991
    No recall
  4. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  5. BROKEN DRIVERS SEATPE88095 · closed Feb 15, 1989
    No recall
  6. UNDERDASH FIRESPE89170 · closed Feb 23, 1990
    No recall
  7. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILUREPE90030 · closed May 31, 1990
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR LATCH GIVES FALSE LATCHING ALLOWING DOOR TO COME OPEN WHILE IN MOTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 963336 · Apr 7, 1995
CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN VAN WAS TOTALED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINE BACKWARD. TT
Complaint 961552 · Mar 7, 1995
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. )AK
Complaint 961028 · Mar 3, 1995

Own a 1984 Caravan?

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