1988 Dodge Caravan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%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 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Dodge Caravan, 4% of the 103 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.
“Serpentine belt failed, causing vehicle to stall. Also replaced rack and pinion steering/ steering pump/water pump/ motor mounts and engine valves. In addition, vehicle shakes at 60 MPH. In addition, ABS brakes failed/replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #517688, filed 1997-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 3% |
| 1996 | 51 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 19 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 18 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
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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