1986 Dodge Caravan Service and Repair Manual

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1986 Dodge Caravan service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
  • LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
  • Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.2L 135Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.6L 2555CC 156Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1986 Dodge Caravan Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #86V01000023/01/1986Component: 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.

Remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT RISERS.

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge Caravan.
19950320Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATECrash reported2 injured

IN 7:00 POSITION HIT REAR HATCH GATE OPENED AND EJECTED CHILD THROUGH THE REAR. TT

19950303Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCKCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE SLID ON ICE, SPUN AROUND, IMPACT WITH EMBANKMENT, REAR LIFTGATE FLEW OPEN AT APPROX. 25MPH. TT

19950303Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCKCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE WAS IMPACT 5:00 POSITION SPEED 20 MPH, REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN. TT

19950929Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GEAR, PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE ROLLED AND DOWN ENBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. TT

19950421Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW

Showing the 5 most serious of 55 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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