Dodge Caravan 1984
Model Caravan made in 1984 by Dodge got 27 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.6l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 22/30/25 | $ 853 | 17 | 831017 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/36/29 | $ 750 | 17 | 831017 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 24/37/29 | $ 782 | 17 | 831017 | |||
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/28/24 | $ 892 | 17 | 831017 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/30/25 | $ 816 | 17 | 831128 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/34/28 | $ 750 | 17 | 831128 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 23/36/28 | $ 816 | 17 | 831128 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V150000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1983 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 82500 | 12/06/1984 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/1984 | 11/27/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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.) | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A fuel tube retaining clip assembly will be installed on all involved vehicles, free of charge. this will restrict tube vibration and prevent cracks. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with 2.2 liter engines.system: fuel system; fuel supply tube.consequences of defect: leaking fuel may cause a fire in the enginecompartment, possibly resulting in personal injury.note: if a gasoline odor is detected, the fuel tube may have cracked. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 95I001004 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1989 | I | 411678 | 11/03/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/27/1995 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during november 1995. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This is not a safety recall.there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.however, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826). | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 95I001008 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1989 | I | 1262000 | 07/12/1996 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/27/1995 | 05/13/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This is not a safety recall.there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.however, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.owners can contact chrysler at1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V053000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1983 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 264000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/01/1985 | 05/14/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: mini vans.system: rear brakes proportioning valve. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V164000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1983 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 10800 | 01/16/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/11/1985 | 01/10/1986 | 571 | 111 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. without this minimum field of vision the driver cannot maneuver his vehicle safely and may cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install passenger side outside rearview mirror. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:passenger side mirror, fmvss 111.vehicle description:van-type vehicles with sunscreen rear glass and without passenger side outside rearview mirror. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE89170 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/26/1989 | 02/23/1990 | UNDERDASH FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE90030 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/09/1990 | 05/31/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90030 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/31/1990 | 09/24/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA90011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/23/1990 | 02/28/1991 | UNDERDASH FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE88095 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/22/1988 | 02/15/1989 | BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA94005 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/31/1994 | 10/25/1995 | LIFTGATE LATCHES | 95I001000 | |
| Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.nhtsa analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised nhtsa that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.nhtsa firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Emergency brake failure. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/04/1997 | |||
| Vehicle fills with gas fumes when tank is refilled. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| Rear latch gives false latching allowing door to come open while in motion on several occasions. please describe details. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear hatch is difficult to close, will not latch from time to time. tt | |||
| 06/06/1994 | |||
| Consumer was hit from the rear and the rear hatch latch came open van was totaled the driver side seat recline backward. tt | |||
| 01/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 09/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Hood came unlatched/flew up.(ohio state police report) | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | |||
| 06/17/1997 | |||
| Recall # 951001008, owner states that the dealer did not replaced the liftgate latch on the hatchback. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Emergency brake failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/16/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| The transmission involuntarily slipped out of park into reverse, causing the vehicle to roll back into a trash dumpster, damaging the left rear. | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failed twice. | |||
| 04/03/1995 | |||
| Rod in transmission failed, equipped with auto transmission. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 05/10/1995 | 4 | 01/01/1987 | |
| 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 belts dont extend enought for the occupants size or to get to the buckle. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/01/1985 | |||
| Vehicle was at complete sto, impact 6:00 position, passenger side seat clasped, causing seatback failure. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1994 | |||
| Consumer was hit from the rear and the rear hatch latch came open van was totaled the driver side seat recline backward. tt | |||
| 01/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| 3rd seating collapsed when rear hatch liftgate opened upon being rear ended 35-45mph. tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Front end problem causes steering wheel to vibrate when driver hits bumps, also has popping sound in steering wheel due to failed intermediate shaft. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/17/1993 | |||
| Front seat driver's and passenger's manual window (handles) stick, could result in entrapment upon emergency exit. *ak | |||
| Remote entry no longer functions. door no longer shuts. phase will not start for another month or so. please describe details. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| The sliding door you have to push it up to close the door. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/10/1995 | 4 | 01/01/1987 | |
| 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 belts dont extend enought for the occupants size or to get to the buckle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 2 | ||
| Hydraulic cylinder lift struts fail, won't stay up, will descend unexpectedly, without wwarning tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Front end problem causes steering wheel to vibrate when driver hits bumps, also has popping sound in steering wheel due to failed intermediate shaft. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - LEAF | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Rear suspension does not support loads properly, due to insufficient spring leaves. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 02/27/1995 | |||
| Vehicles sliding door window shattered while closing with warning glass exploded 6-7 feet. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Emergency brake failure. *ak | |||