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1987 Plymouth Caravelle

Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 103K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System1 (33%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (33%)

Electrical System:ignition:switch1 (33%)

1987 Plymouth Caravelle: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 103,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 103K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

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.

88V105000Nov 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Plymouth Caravelle is the 1988 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Plymouth Caravelle vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Plymouth Caravelle Model Years

1988 1987 1986 1985

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1987 Plymouth Caravelle: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle is related to the fuel system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle reliable?

The 1987 Plymouth Caravelle has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Plymouth Caravelle problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Plymouth Caravelle problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 103,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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