1988 Dodge Caravan latches/locks/linkages problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1988 Dodge Caravan — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering failure; also replaced sepentine belt/rack and pinion steering/water pump. In addition, vehicle stalls when exiting highway after driving 55-60 mph; rear hatch often falls down and shifting difficulty when parked on incline. *ak”
filed Jun 12, 1997
“Chrysler has taken an excessive period of time to correct problem with the latch, called manufacturer and was told it could be until 7/96 for part to be ready. *slc”
filed Oct 30, 1995
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Caravan | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 Caravan | 203 | 38% |
| 2004 Caravan | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Caravan | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.