1986 Dodge Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%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 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving vehicle suddenly stalled, then white smoke came from under hood, heard explosion, then black smoke poured from engine, flames engulfed vehicle totally, no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #810862, filed 1997-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 | 72 | 61% |
| 2008 | 162 | 54% |
| 2007 | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 29 | 15% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 29 | 11% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 64 | 12% |
| 1998 | 68 | 11% |
| 1997 | 96 | 13% |
| 1996 | 213 | 15% |
| 1995 | 40 | 8% |
| 1994 | 36 | 6% |
| 1993 | 44 | 5% |
| 1992 | 35 | 4% |
| 1991 | 19 | 3% |
| 1990 | 14 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Caravan
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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