1988 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Electrical issues:

  • Rear park lights failed, electrical short causing brake light failure, electrical harness caught on fire
    

• 2. Mechanical failures:

  • Rear lift struts/welds failing, rear seat back collapsed, air conditioning system failure
    

• 3. Safety concerns:

  • Driver seat back collapse, door latch failure, difficulty latching liftgate
    

• 4. Structural issues:

  • Rear liftgate latch failure, rear door hinge failure, rear hatch latch issues
    

• 5. Vehicle stalling issues:

  • Engine stall while stopping, difficulty accelerating, vehicle lost power while driving