1988 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 103 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“While sitting at a light gas started to pour out of vehicle onto ground. Consumer felt this was dangerous in hot vehicle and could easily start a fire. The rubber cap on gasoline tubing failed, causing rapid fuel flow on ground under vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #887587, filed 2001-05“Consumer has experienced a problem with fuel line. While vehicle was parked in the garage, noticed that fuel was leaking. When the consumer started the vehicle to check the source of the leak, the vehicle caught in flames. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833065, filed 1999-01“The cap over then end of the 5/16 inch diameter tube for draining the fuel tank deteriorated to the point that gas was leaking from the tube when the fuel tank was full. The rubber on the cap was cracked and mushy. This not only allowed the fuel to leak out, but also allowed water to rust the fuel line that was under the drain cap. Other rubber components in the fuel system appear to be in good condition. Therefore, I suspect that this drain cap is manufactured from inferior rubber. …”
NHTSA complaint #725120, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 88V107000Jul 1, 1988Fuel tanks may be constructed of improper material.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1988, Plymouth Voyager 1988, Dodge Mini RAM Van 1988
- 88V010000Jan 26, 1988Fuel tanks may have been damaged during tank manufacture.Covers: Dodge Caravan 1988, Plymouth Voyager 1988, Dodge Mini RAM Van 1988
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1988 Dodge Caravan
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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.
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