Dodge ยท 1988

1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Decode this car's VIN All Dodge models

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 22 19 468
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V107000

FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.

Campaign 88V010000

FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.

Campaign 95I001008

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Campaign 95I001004

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Campaign 08E033000

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

135 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Latches/locks/linkages 23 Structure 20 Engine And Engine Cooling 18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD?

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, most often about: Latches/locks/linkages, Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.