The service and repair manual for the 1986 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 recall · 55 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 636
- Accessories & Equipment 142
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 22
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 82
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 22
- Steering 80
- Electrical 158
- Suspension 36
- Engine Mechanical 130
- Transmission 86
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Caravan
- Seats · 86V010000First 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.
Owners have filed 55 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 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 1986 Caravan problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Caravan, covering seats. 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 1986 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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