Car financing: 1986 Dodge Caravan
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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 1986 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 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.
The 1986 Dodge Caravan: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1986 Dodge Caravan; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 1986 Dodge Caravan, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, latches/locks/linkages and engine and engine cooling. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Who rents the Caravan
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
What the Caravan is like
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway.
A longer test drive
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Caravan answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Caravan for a week and see how it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready when you are
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 1986 Dodge Caravan from us first.
Ask us about the 1986 Dodge Caravan
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Dodge Caravan for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Dodge Caravan
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 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 1986 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 1986 Dodge Caravan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.