How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Caravan have?

The 1988 Dodge Caravan has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 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 1988 Dodge Caravan?

Of 135 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages.

1988 Dodge Caravan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Dodge Caravan has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,375 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88V107000 1988-07-01 4,000 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88V010000 1988-01-26 375 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.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints135

What owners report

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

“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…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2003-06-29

“Car was parked in driveway approximately 82 degrees, with all windows rolled down, cargo door side window shattered without warning.*ak.*jb”

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · reported 2002-09-03

“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · reported 2001-06-15

“While sitting at a light gas started to pour out of vehicle onto ground. Consumer felt this was dangerous in hot vehicle and could easily start a fire.*ak the rubber cap on gasoline tubing failed, causing rapid fuel flow on ground under vehicle.*jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2001-05-04

“I beleve the (front sway bar ) should never break under normal driving conditions. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR · reported 2001-02-16

“While driving about 70 mph right rear tire tread in center was completely gone, shattering lens on rear tail light. Seconds prior to incident, consumer heard loud explosion, but tire didn't blowout. P205/70r14 with 20,000 miles, after market. *ak”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-10-27

“The cap over then end of the 5/16 inch diameter tube for draining the fuel tank deteriorated to the point that gas was leaking from the tube when the fuel tank was full. The rubber on the cap was cracked and mushy. This not only allowed the fuel to leak out, but also allowed water to rust the fuel…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · reported 2000-07-01

“Consumer has experienced a problem with fuel line. While vehicle was parked in the garage, noticed that fuel was leaking. When the consumer started the vehicle to check the source of the leak, the vehicle caught in flames. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 1998-12-23