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1987 Dodge Caravan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 1987 Dodge Caravan, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
69
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–22
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1987 Dodge Caravan. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1987 Dodge Caravan have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 40 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2003 · Tires

“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 probl”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2000 · Equipment

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1987 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van (Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–22 mpg
City / Highway17–19 / 20–26
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.2/2.5/2.6/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge Caravan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caravan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Dodge Caravan318
1985 Dodge Caravan349
1986 Dodge Caravan149
1987 Dodge Caravan069
1988 Dodge Caravan2103
1989 Dodge Caravan2191
1990 Dodge Caravan3278
1991 Dodge Caravan9617
1992 Dodge Caravan9913
1993 Dodge Caravan8949
1994 Dodge Caravan3644
1995 Dodge Caravan1489
1996 Dodge Caravan91,403
1997 Dodge Caravan7714
1998 Dodge Caravan5629
1999 Dodge Caravan5555
2000 Dodge Caravan4470
2001 Dodge Caravan3257
2002 Dodge Caravan4245
2003 Dodge Caravan3195
2004 Dodge Caravan165
2005 Dodge Caravan4537
2006 Dodge Caravan2173
2007 Dodge Caravan081
2008 Dodge Caravan2302
2009 Dodge Caravan2118
2010 Dodge Caravan2172
2011 Dodge Caravan078
2012 Dodge Caravan087
2013 Dodge Caravan030
2014 Dodge Caravan020
2015 Dodge Caravan023
2016 Dodge Caravan02
2017 Dodge Caravan11

Checking a specific 1987 Dodge Caravan

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

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.