1987 Dodge Caravan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Dodge Caravan, 14% of the 69 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have replaced this engine twice and now I am on the third time .I do not have the money to keep replace engine in cars or vans. It is my impression that the Dodge company stands by their products of excellent . But guess I was wrong , I will tell all my friend not to buy Dodge cars and vans. If you can help me please let me know . Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #722739, filed 2000-05“Engine: when turning the vehicle off sounds like it is still running. Went to shut off and could not get vehicle to shut off. Someone came and shut off, and the vehicle burst into flames.”
NHTSA complaint #815432, filed 1997-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 61 | 13% |
| 1999 | 102 | 18% |
| 1998 | 135 | 21% |
| 1997 | 123 | 17% |
| 1996 | 215 | 15% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 66 | 10% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 7% |
| 1991 | 41 | 7% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 26 | 14% |
| 1988 | 15 | 15% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 8 | 16% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Caravan
15 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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