The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge Caravan — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 135 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 962
- Accessories & Equipment 144
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 30
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 89
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 18
- Steering 87
- Electrical 197
- Suspension 44
- Engine Mechanical 195
- Transmission 88
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Caravan
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 88V010000This could result in fuel leakage with the potential fora fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 88V107000Fuel could leak at the tank seam which, in presence ofan ignition source, could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 135 complaints and Dodge has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 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 1988 Caravan problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Caravan, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 1988 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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