Auto loans: 1985 Dodge Caravan
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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- Recalls
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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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
The 1985 Dodge Caravan for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1985 Dodge Caravan for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 1985 Dodge Caravan, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, engine and engine cooling and suspension; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Engine and fuel
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Best uses
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
The Caravan in everyday use
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Caravan answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Ask us
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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.
Ask us about the 1985 Dodge Caravan
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.