1987 Dodge Caravan engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1987 Dodge Caravan — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 19, 2000
“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”
filed Aug 18, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw
180597 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 1997
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Caravan | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 Caravan | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Caravan | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 Caravan | 19 | 8% |
| 2001 Caravan | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 Caravan | 61 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.