1985 Plymouth Caravelle
US · Midsize Cars
The 1985 Plymouth Caravelle is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.6L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- 3-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 2.2 L to 2.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 3 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
08E033000: SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Reported April 14, 2008. View on NHTSA
88V105000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
Reported July 1, 1988. View on NHTSA
85V010000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
Reported January 1, 1985. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1986 Plymouth Caravelle
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1985 Plymouth Caravelle have?
Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Plymouth Caravelle?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1985 Plymouth Caravelle front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1985 Plymouth Caravelle?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.