The service and repair manual for the 1985 Dodge Caravan — 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 85 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 623
- Accessories & Equipment 132
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 20
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 91
- Brakes 84
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Steering 96
- Electrical 153
- Suspension 36
- Engine Mechanical 117
- Transmission 77
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 Caravan
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 84V150000The 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.).
- Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices › exterior · 85V164000Vans 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 w.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › differential proportio · 85V053000Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. this may cause the proportioning valve to fail.
Owners have filed 85 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1985 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1985 Caravan problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1985 Caravan, covering fuel system, gasoline, visibility, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1985 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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