1986 Dodge Caravan Fuel 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 fuel system of the 1986 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Corrosion within the engine at the firewall, causing ground straps to separate, and resulting in fuel spraying onto the engine compartment. Also, gas was coming from the fuel filter. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #859244, filed 2000-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Caravan
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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