1988 Dodge Caravan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 19%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Dodge Caravan, 19% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that the motor mount broke. The mechanic replaced the motor mount but a year later the problem recurred but this time when the motor mount broke it also damaged the oil pan.”
NHTSA complaint #10080198, filed 2004-08, 122,000 miles“Front doors are separating from hinges. This is causing doors to be out of alignment. Doors will either lock or unlock upon being closed. Owner knew of problem prior to purchasing. Mechanic indicated vehicle not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #896087, filed 2001-09Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 4% |
| 1997 | 21 | 3% |
| 1996 | 58 | 4% |
| 1995 | 41 | 8% |
| 1994 | 78 | 12% |
| 1993 | 82 | 9% |
| 1992 | 81 | 9% |
| 1991 | 80 | 13% |
| 1990 | 57 | 21% |
| 1989 | 41 | 21% |
| 1988 | 20 | 19% |
| 1987 | 10 | 14% |
| 1986 | 14 | 29% |
| 1985 | 13 | 27% |
| 1984 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1988 Dodge Caravan
23 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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