Complaints
83
Crashes
11
Fires
6
Injuries
14
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Crash-related:3
#26 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Fires:1
#36 complaints
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — |
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