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SteeringPart report

1987 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%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 2 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 69 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Steering: was driving down the street and made a turn went to turn steering rack and the steering wheel came right off, have not taken vehicle in for repair yet.”

NHTSA complaint #808693, filed 1997-02

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201529%
201211%
201134%
2010116%
200987%
200841%
2007810%
20062716%
2005285%
200469%
20034121%
20023615%
20013212%
2000419%
1999275%
1998427%
1997406%
1996655%
1995265%
1994386%
19939210%
1992687%
1991386%
199083%
198921%
198888%
198723%
198612%
198536%
198416%

Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Caravan

Latches, locks and linkages
15 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Interior lighting
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Dodge Caravan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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