The service and repair manual for the 1989 Dodge Caravan — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 4 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | C/V Mini Cargo Van 3-Door · SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 236 complaints · 23 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,313
- Accessories & Equipment 168
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 54
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 156
- Brakes 61
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 22
- Steering 88
- Electrical 248
- Suspension 38
- Engine Mechanical 160
- Transmission 246
- Brake Line Tube Nuts 14
- Retaining Bolt (Chrysler Motors) 17
- Retaining Screw (Bendix) 15
- Master Cylinder Retaining Nuts 17
- Dakota 85
- FWD Van 95
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Caravan
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 95I001008If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of i.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hatchback/liftgate › lock · 95I001004If 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.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 91V053000Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihoo.
Owners have filed 236 complaints and Dodge has issued 23 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the C/V Mini Cargo Van 3-Door, 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 1989 Caravan problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Caravan, covering engine and engine cooling, 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 1989 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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