1988 Plymouth Caravelle SE 2.5 Auto
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- Photo: 1985 Plymouth Caravelle Turbo (14677002509) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Plymouth Caravelle Turbo (14677001299) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '83-'85 Plymouth Caravelle Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Caravelle Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Plymouth Caravelle SE 2.5 Auto is a 100-hp inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,628 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Caravelle measures 185.2 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,628 ($31,945 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L SOHC inline-4, TBI, balance shafts, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.2 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Plymouth Caravelle SE 2.5 Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth CARAVELLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 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.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth CARAVELLE
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth CARAVELLE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.