BrakesPart report
1985 Dodge Caravan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1985 Dodge Caravan, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 85V053000May 1, 1985Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail. Consequence of defect…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1984–1985, Plymouth Voyager 1984–1985, Dodge Mini RAM Van 1984–1985
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 6 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 62 | 21% |
| 2007 | 10 | 12% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 35 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 72 | 10% |
| 1996 | 153 | 11% |
| 1995 | 62 | 13% |
| 1994 | 63 | 10% |
| 1993 | 338 | 36% |
| 1992 | 271 | 30% |
| 1991 | 215 | 35% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 10 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1985 Dodge Caravan
Body and structure
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology