1988 DODGE CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
135
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
The 1988 DODGE CARAVAN has received a total of 135 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock (21 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 1,684,956 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 95I001008 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
| 1,262,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Consequence: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES DURING JULY 1996.
View full details →Recall 95I001004 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
| 411,678 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Consequence: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
View full details →Recall 88V107000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 4,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.
Consequence: FUEL COULD LEAK AT THE TANK SEAM WHICH, IN PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.
View full details →Recall 88V010000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 375 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
135 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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. *AK *NM
SAFETY CONCERN OF CABLES FOR SPARE TIRES.*AK *JB
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 82 DEGREES, WITH ALL WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, CARGO DOOR SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK.*JB
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.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
View all Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 DODGE CARAVAN.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CARAVAN
- 1984 DODGE CARAVAN — 26 complaints
- 1985 DODGE CARAVAN — 85 complaints
- 1986 DODGE CARAVAN — 55 complaints
- 1987 DODGE CARAVAN — 83 complaints
- 1988 DODGE CARAVAN (current)
- 1989 DODGE CARAVAN — 236 complaints
- 1990 DODGE CARAVAN — 341 complaints
- 1991 DODGE CARAVAN — 773 complaints
- 1992 DODGE CARAVAN — 1,126 complaints
- 1993 DODGE CARAVAN — 1,229 complaints
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- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints
- DODGE JOURNEY — 7,849 total complaints