1985 Dodge Caravan for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Dodge Caravan for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1985 Dodge Caravan
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (14), engine and engine cooling (9) and suspension (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V164000 | 1985-12-11 | visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior | VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVERS OF THESE VANS DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION... |
| 85V053000 | 1985-05-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve | ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| 84V150000 | 1984-11-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.) |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1985 Dodge Caravan?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1985 Dodge Caravan; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. The 1985 Dodge Caravan for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Caravan
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, engine and engine cooling and suspension. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
The Caravan in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Caravan for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
When you know your dates
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Dodge Caravan from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Dodge Caravan for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Dodge Caravan
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Dodge Caravan?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Dodge Caravan before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Dodge Caravan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.