Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
1987 Dodge Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 22%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1987 Dodge Caravan, 22% of the 69 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 1% |
| 1996 | 61 | 4% |
| 1995 | 22 | 5% |
| 1994 | 57 | 9% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 36 | 4% |
| 1991 | 39 | 6% |
| 1990 | 48 | 17% |
| 1989 | 28 | 15% |
| 1988 | 23 | 22% |
| 1987 | 15 | 22% |
| 1986 | 12 | 24% |
| 1985 | 7 | 14% |
| 1984 | 6 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Caravan
Engine cooling
10 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
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology