1984 Dodge Caravan problems
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Common 1984 Dodge Caravan problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Dodge Caravan 1984, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Problems:
Another common complaint among Dodge Caravan 1984 owners is engine-related issues. Problems such as complete engine failure, the check engine light constantly turning on while driving, and the engine flat out not starting have been reported. Dealing with engine problems can be costly and potentially dangerous if they occur while driving, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues promptly.
- Interior Accessory Issues:
Owners have also faced interior accessory problems with the Dodge Caravan 1984. While specific details are not provided in the search results, these issues can range from electrical problems to malfunctioning components within the interior of the vehicle. Addressing these accessory issues is essential for maintaining the comfort and functionality of the vehicle for its owners.
These common problems reported by owners of the Dodge Caravan 1984 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any signs of trouble to ensure the longevity and safety of the vehicle.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Here are the most common Dodge Grand Caravan repair problems.
- #1: Power Window Motor and Switches May Fail. ...
- #2: Underbody Coolant Leaks From Rear Heat/AC. ...
- #3: Shifting Harshness and Shuddering Issue. ...
- #4: Key May Not Start Car or Release From Ignition. ...
- #5: Noise in Front Suspension. ...
- Consider An Extended Warranty.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
Are Dodge Caravans expensive to repair?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Dodge Grand Caravan is $673, compared to an average of $647 for minivans and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
How many miles will a Dodge Caravan last?
Typically, a Dodge Grand Caravan will survive 200,000-300,000 miles with excellent care, which places high mileage for the vehicle around the 200,000-mile mark and good mileage at 150,000 miles. Anything better than these numbers is a testament to your effort.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caravan?
Some of the top Dodge Grand Caravan problems include shifting issues, a faulty Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and engine troubles.
What are the best years for the Dodge Caravan?
There are a couple of excellent choices for the Dodge Caravan. We recommend the 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2020 selections. We hope this information is helpful! It might feel overwhelming to select the best year for the Caravan, so our knowledge should make the process much easier.
Are Dodge Caravans known for transmission problems?
Dodge Grand Caravan Common Problems
A common problem customers experience with their Dodge Grand Caravan is delayed transmission engagement and hard shifting when driving.
Do Dodge Caravans last long?
Typically, a Dodge Grand Caravan will survive 200,000-300,000 miles with excellent care, which places high mileage for the vehicle around the 200,000-mile mark and good mileage at 150,000 miles. Anything better than these numbers is a testament to your effort.
1984 Dodge Caravan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Caravan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
- Seats problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1984 Dodge Caravan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1984 Dodge Caravan complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1984 Dodge Caravan.
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-05-10
- VIN: 2B4FK51G3ER
- Components: SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B4K41C4ER1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: VEHICLE FILLS WITH GAS FUMES WHEN TANK IS REFILLED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-17
- VIN: 2B4FK51G8ER
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: RECALL # 951001008, OWNER STATES THAT THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACED THE LIFTGATE LATCH ON THE HATCHBACK.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-12-16
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION INVOLUNTARILY SLIPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK INTO A TRASH DUMPSTER, DAMAGING THE LEFT REAR.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-17
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: HOOD CAME UNLATCHED/FLEW UP.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-12
- VIN: 3B7KC23C3TM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-12
- VIN: 3B7KC23C3TM
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-12
- VIN: 3B7KC23C3TM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: REAR SUSPENSION DOES NOT SUPPORT LOADS PROPERLY, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT SPRING LEAVES.
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-07-05
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-06-17
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRONT SEAT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S MANUAL WINDOW (HANDLES) STICK, COULD RESULT IN ENTRAPMENT UPON EMERGENCY EXIT. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1985-01-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2B4FK51C5ER
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STO, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CLASPED, CAUSING SEATBACK FAILURE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2B4FK511GEX
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: REMOTE ENTRY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. DOOR NO LONGER SHUTS. PHASE WILL NOT START FOR ANOTHER MONTH OR SO. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE SLIDING DOOR YOU HAVE TO PUSH IT UP TO CLOSE THE DOOR. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-04-14
- VIN: 2B4FK41G8ER
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: HYDRAULIC CYLINDER LIFT STRUTS FAIL, WON'T STAY UP, WILL DESCEND UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT WWARNING TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: REAR LATCH GIVES FALSE LATCHING ALLOWING DOOR TO COME OPEN WHILE IN MOTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-01
- VIN: 2B4FK41G2ER
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: REAR HATCH IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE, WILL NOT LATCH FROM TIME TO TIME. TT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-04-03
- VIN: 2B4FK4168ER
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ROD IN TRANSMISSION FAILED, EQUIPPED WITH AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-06-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN VAN WAS TOTALED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINE BACKWARD. TT
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-06-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN VAN WAS TOTALED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINE BACKWARD. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-28
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-28
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 3RD SEATING COLLAPSED WHEN REAR HATCH LIFTGATE OPENED UPON BEING REAR ENDED 35-45MPH. TT
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: VEHICLES SLIDING DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE CLOSING WITH WARNING GLASS EXPLODED 6-7 FEET. TT
1984 Dodge Caravan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 1984 Dodge Caravan.
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
- Components: SUSPENSION
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
- 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: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
- 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: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- 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.
- Remedy: INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
- 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.
- Remedy: CLEAR PROPORTIONING VALVE OF STONES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT STONES FROM ENTERING.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- 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.)
- 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.
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