1987 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
54 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
117,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 54 complaints (24.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.6% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 13 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 4 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 3 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 13; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack: 4; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 53 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 40; 1996: 11; 2000: 2; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 968421 · 1995-07-07 (July 7, 1995)
TRANSMISSION STICKS IN LOW GEAR AND THEN JUMPS FROM GEAR TO GEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977450 · 1996-01-03 (January 3, 1996)
AUTO-TRANSMISSION; WHEN DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963360 · 1995-04-07 (April 7, 1995)
ABS, BRAKES LIGHTS STAYS ON (YELLOW) AFTER WHICH EXPERIENCE LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963360 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963724 · 1995-04-13 (April 13, 1995)
ABS BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY CAUSING A GRINDING OR RUBBING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963724 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960115 · 1995-02-16 (February 16, 1995)
STEERING COLUMN FELL APART WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960115 at NHTSA ↗