1984 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Rear end collision causing 3rd seating collapse and rear hatch latch failure

• 2. Door bracket separating causing potential door separation and seat belt issues

• 3. Emergency brake failure

• 4. Front end problems causing steering wheel vibration and popping sound

• 5. Manual window handles sticking, potentially causing entrapment

• 6. Hood flying up while driving

• 7. Hydraulic cylinder lift struts failing

• 8. Rear hatch difficulty closing and latching issues

• 9. False latching rear latch causing door to open in motion

• 10. Rear suspension not supporting loads properly

• 11. Remote entry not functioning and door not shutting

• 12. Transmission rod failure

• 13. Sliding door requiring manual closing assistance

• 14. Transmission involuntarily slipping out of park into reverse

• 15. Gas fumes filling vehicle when tank is refilled

• 16. Seatback failure due to passenger side seat collapse

• 17. Sliding door window shattering while closing.