Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1986 Dodge Caravan
Car diagnostics for the 1986 Dodge Caravan: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
What to check when buying the 1986 Dodge Caravan
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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), latches/locks/linkages (12) and engine and engine cooling (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86V010000 | 1986-01-23 | seats | FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Caravan
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 1986 Dodge Caravan, we connect you with a trusted shop. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Caravan
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. If you have the service history of your Caravan, have it ready for the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them.
What we arrange
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Small things that help
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Questions to ask the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Get an offer
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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