MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge Grand Caravan

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1988 Dodge Grand Caravan
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:53:53.658Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1292 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2010: 868 complaints 2010 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 357 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 965 complaints 2017: 403 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 236 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2020
1988: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081292
2009543
2010868
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014357
2015281
2016965
2017403
2018265
2019236
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 10 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING IN LIGHT RAIN, MY SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF AGAIN. THIS BELT CONTROLS THE POWER STEERING, ETC. IT ALMOST CAUSED A SEVERE WRECK. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE GRAND CARAVANS OF THE LATE 90'S AND EARLY 2000'S. IT IS VERY UNSAFE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061027

STRUCTURE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19940131 — EA (closed 19951025)

LIFTGATE LATCHES

R 19951103 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSL

Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.

Campaign 95I001004 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960712 — latches/locks/linkages

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

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.

Campaign 95I001008 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95I001004 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001008 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1995 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 1996 ■ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.