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1984 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1984 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
18
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–22
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1984 Dodge Caravan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 85V164000 Reported 10,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 with FMVSS 111, rear view mirrors. Consequence of defect: the drivers of these vans do not have the minimum field of vision required by FMVSS 111.…

    Remedy: Install passenger side outside rearview mirror.

  2. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V053000 Reported 264,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail. Consequence of defect: proportioning valve malfunction results in increased stopping distances during hard braking with a light load and may cause an accident.

    Remedy: Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V150000 Reported 82,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1984 Dodge Caravan have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Door bracket is separating from pilar in left and right doors. Eventually door can separate from body and cause injury to the occupants. The seat belts on the bench seat (mid/rear) are not working the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 12, 1999 · Seat belts

“Vehicle fills with gas fumes when tank is refilled.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 25, 1998 · Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1984 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van (Caravan/Ram Van 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–22 mpg
City / Highway17–20 / 20–26
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engine4 cyl, 2.2/2.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Dodge Caravan318
1985 Dodge Caravan349
1986 Dodge Caravan149
1987 Dodge Caravan069
1988 Dodge Caravan2103
1989 Dodge Caravan2191
1990 Dodge Caravan3278
1991 Dodge Caravan9617
1992 Dodge Caravan9913
1993 Dodge Caravan8949
1994 Dodge Caravan3644
1995 Dodge Caravan1489
1996 Dodge Caravan91,403
1997 Dodge Caravan7714
1998 Dodge Caravan5629
1999 Dodge Caravan5555
2000 Dodge Caravan4470
2001 Dodge Caravan3257
2002 Dodge Caravan4245
2003 Dodge Caravan3195
2004 Dodge Caravan165
2005 Dodge Caravan4537
2006 Dodge Caravan2173
2007 Dodge Caravan081
2008 Dodge Caravan2302
2009 Dodge Caravan2118
2010 Dodge Caravan2172
2011 Dodge Caravan078
2012 Dodge Caravan087
2013 Dodge Caravan030
2014 Dodge Caravan020
2015 Dodge Caravan023
2016 Dodge Caravan02
2017 Dodge Caravan11

Checking a specific 1984 Dodge Caravan

How do I know if my 1984 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Dodge Caravan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V150000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.