1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
The 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 1,673,678 vehicles.
Recall 95I001008 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
| 1,262,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 95I001004 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
| 411,678 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS A DEFECTIVE HINGE, THAT CAUSES THE LATCH/LOCK TO BE COME INOPERATIVE. THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT AND WILL OPEN WHILE DRIVING. (THE DOOR IS CRACKING AT THE HINGE AND IS BEGINNING TO DETERIORATE) SCC
Safety Rating for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
- 1984 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 0 complaints
- 1985 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (current)
- 1986 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 0 complaints
- 1987 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 2 complaints
- 1988 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 12 complaints
- 1989 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 30 complaints
- 1990 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 69 complaints
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