1987 Dodge CARAVAN: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10025313 · 2003-07-02 (July 2, 2003)
IN 1997 I PURCHASED TWO KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES. ON JUNE 14, 2002 THE TREAD ON ONE OF THEM PEELED OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED IT (WITH SOME ADDITIONAL COST). ON JUNE 23, 2003 THE TREAD ON THE OTHER TIRE PEELED OFF. I REPLACED IT AT A LOCATION SOME 300 MILES FROM HOME BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO KEEP THE BAD TIRE. I BELIEVE THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A NOTICE OF RECALL ON THESE TIRES, BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE ONE. GOODYEAR NO LONGER SELLS THIS TIRE. ALSO THE MANUFACTURER, GOODYEAR, WAS NOT ABLE TO GIVE ME ANY REFUND BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE THE BAD TIRE TO SHOW THEM. …
Owner-reported narrative. 117,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481810 · 1995-02-21 (February 21, 1995)
DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482993 · 1995-04-02 (April 2, 1995)
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER SECURE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484257 · 1995-07-17 (July 17, 1995)
HATCHBACK WON'T STAY IN RAISED POSITION ON ITS OWN. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485353 · 1995-06-21 (June 21, 1995)
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485353 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489085 · 1995-04-05 (April 5, 1995)
LIFTGATE REMOTE RELEASE BUTTON FAILED DUE TO CORROSION BUILD UP. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489294 · 1995-04-19 (April 19, 1995)
HOOD LATCH ROD BENT AND DISCONNECTED FROM HOOD INSERT SLOT, CAUSING HOOD TO FALL ON DRIVER'S ARM AND SHOULDER. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490971 · 1995-12-30 (December 30, 1995)
ENGINE LOCKED UP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490971 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.