1987 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake issues:

  • ABS brakes fail to stop vehicle effectively, brake lights stay on, brake failure
    

• 2. Transmission issues:

  • Transmission hesitates to respond, does not shift properly, slips
    

• 3. Seat belt issues:

  • Back far right seat belt does not retract, driver's shoulder/lap belt sticks
    

• 4. Engine issues:

  • Engine failure, engine locked up, engine stalls
    

• 5. Safety latch issues:

  • Rear hatch latch failure, rear latch gate failure, rear hatch opens during accidents
    

• 6. Electrical issues:

  • Electrical short causing battery to overcharge, under dash fire
    

• 7. Stability issues:

  • Vehicle difficult to control on highway, van rolled over during accident
    

• 8. Other issues:

  • Rear glass window shattered, sliding door comes off track, throttle sticks while driving, spare tire fell off vehicle via rusted wire cable