How many recalls does the 1987 Dodge Caravan have?

The 1987 Dodge Caravan has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Dodge Caravan?

Of 83 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages.

1987 Dodge Caravan Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Dodge Caravan. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

381

INTERIOR LIGHTING

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Total complaints83

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“In 1997 I purchased two kelly springfield tires. On june 14, 2002 the tread on one of them peeled off. The dealer replaced it (with some additional cost). On june 23, 2003 the tread on the other tire peeled off. I replaced it at a location some 300 miles from home but was not able to keep the bad…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2003-06-23

“Tire carrier rusted, causing spare tire to fall off under the van, and bounce all over the highway. Dealership and the manufacturer were contacted about the problem, but were unwilling to repair problem. *ak *ml”

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK · reported 2000-06-21

“I have replaced this engine twice and now I am on the third time .I do not have the money to keep replace engine in cars or vans. It is my impression that the dodge company stands by their products of excellent . But guess I was wrong , I will tell all my friend not to buy dodge cars and vans. If…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2000-01-16

“Engine: when turning the vehicle off sounds like it is still running. Went to shut off and could not get vehicle to shut off. Someone came and shut off, and the vehicle burst into flames. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1997-08-12

“While driving vehicle w/cruise control on, vehicle stalled; all lights failed. Got to side of road ,popped hood; flames shot up & out; fire started behind battery cable. Fire dept arrived to put flames out; said it was electrical wiring problem. Vehicle at dealer's. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 1997-05-16

“Engine stalls in warm weather and sometimes will just cut off at any speed.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1997-04-01

“Steering: was driving down the street and made a turn went to turn steering rack and the steering wheel came right off, have not taken vehicle in for repair yet. *ak”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 1997-02-04

“Steering: was driving down the street and made a turn went to turn steering rack and the steering wheel came right off, have not taken vehicle in for repair yet. *ak”

STEERING:RACK AND PINION · reported 1997-02-04