1989 Dodge Caravan for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1989 Dodge Caravan for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1989 Dodge Caravan
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (50), structure (43) and engine and engine cooling (34). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91V053000 | 1991-04-10 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION. |
| 89V237000 | 1989-12-27 | engine and engine cooling:engine | THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1989 Dodge Caravan?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1989 Dodge Caravan; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 1989 Dodge Caravan, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the Caravan
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, structure and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
The numbers in plain words
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Space and size
As a car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
A longer test drive
If the Caravan is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week with the Caravan answers more than any brochure.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready to ask?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1989 Dodge Caravan from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1989 Dodge Caravan for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1989 Dodge Caravan
Does CarmaCars sell the 1989 Dodge Caravan?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1989 Dodge Caravan before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1989 Dodge Caravan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.