How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Caravan have?

The 1986 Dodge Caravan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Dodge Caravan?

Of 55 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages.

1986 Dodge Caravan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Dodge Caravan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 275 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 86V010000 1986-01-23 275 affected

Defect

FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT RISERS.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Total complaints55

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise, he was able to control vehicle, and pull over to shoulder, he noticed that left rear tire tread had separated. *ak the correct tire size is firestone dayton thorobred steel p235/75 r15 m/s.*jb”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2001-07-04

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2000-04-15

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · reported 2000-04-15

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2000-04-15

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · reported 2000-04-15

“Plastic can't be used for radiators!”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-06-16

“Egr valve keeps melting in the exhaust system. Repairs were made and problem still occurred. Dealer was contacted, and stated it could be fuel laying in the system, problem cannot be duplicated. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · reported 1998-10-30

“Engine diesels and radiator burst.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 1997-12-12