1987 Dodge Caravan structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1987 Dodge Caravan — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Thomas schuler:above no: rear liftgate came open upon rear impact; 6 and 4 year old occupants were ejected out of rear door; 6 year old killed; speed 60 mph.”
filed Oct 30, 1995
“In a collision on the right side between the passenger and the sliding door, the rear liftgate popped open ejecting the contents of the hatch. Tt”
filed Apr 10, 1995
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Caravan | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 Caravan | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Caravan | 4 | 2% |
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.