The service and repair manual for the 1990 Dodge Caravan — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 3.3L V6 engines, 5 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 | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 3.3L V6 — 201 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | C/V Mini Cargo Van 3-Door · SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · ES Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 341 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 1,418
- Accessories & Equipment 170
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 46
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 165
- Brakes 63
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 19
- Steering 66
- Electrical 233
- Suspension 42
- Engine Mechanical 261
- Transmission 257
- Retaining Bolt (Chrysler Motors) 17
- Retaining Screw (Bendix) 15
- Master Cylinder Retaining Nuts 30
- PS Pump to Vacuum Pump (Diesel) 18
- Vacuum PS Pump to Gear Housing (Diesel) 57
- Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager 95
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 Caravan
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hatchback/liftgate › lock · 95I001007If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of i.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hatchback/liftgate › lock · 95I001003If 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › differential proportio · 90V145000This could result in inconsistent front to rear brakebalance with potential for rear brake skid unde.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 91V053000Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihoo.
Owners have filed 341 complaints and Dodge has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 3.3L V6 across the C/V Mini Cargo Van 3-Door, SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, ES 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 1990 Caravan problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 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 1990 Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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