The service and repair manual for the 1987 Dodge Caravan — 3.0L V6 and 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 83 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 1,318
- Accessories & Equipment 139
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 21
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 66
- Brakes 75
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Steering 89
- Electrical 168
- Suspension 36
- Engine Mechanical 205
- Transmission 91
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Caravan
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hatchback/liftgate › lock · 95I001004If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of i.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 95I001008If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of i.
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 83 complaints and Dodge has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1987 Caravan problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Caravan, covering latches/locks/linkages, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1987 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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